Summer is the season when jewelry is worn the most.
We wear them by the sea, while traveling, on a sunset stroll, or at an outdoor dinner. They accompany us during the season's most beautiful moments, but when we return from vacation, they too deserve some attention.
Salt, sand, sunscreen, perfume, and sweat can dull the brilliance of metals and gemstones.
The good news is that, in most cases, proper maintenance is all it takes to restore your jewelry's full brilliance.
Why does jewelry look less brilliant after summer?
It is not unusual to notice that, after a vacation, a ring or necklace looks less bright.
The most common causes are:
- sunscreen residue;
- sea salt;
- sand;
- chlorine;
- cosmetics;
- normal oxidation of silver.
These are entirely natural occurrences that, in most cases, do not damage the jewelry but simply require proper cleaning.
How to clean a piece of jewelry at home
For regular maintenance, simply follow a few easy precautions.
Rubinia recommends:
- gently rinse the jewelry with lukewarm water
- use a soft cloth to dry it
- avoid abrasive products or harsh detergents
- store each piece of jewelry separately when it is not being worn
For jewelry with gemstones, it is always best to avoid chemicals that could alter their brilliance.
What if the jewelry needed something more?
Over time, it is normal for a piece of jewelry to lose some of its brilliance.
In these cases, professional cleaning or refurbishment can enhance it once again, restoring it to the best possible aesthetic condition.
For this reason, in addition to regular at-home maintenance, it is advisable to have your jewelry periodically checked by a goldsmith's workshop.
Rubinia recommends: make your jewelry shine again.
Every piece of jewelry tells a life story.
Taking care of it means continuing to live that story, year after year.
That is why Rubinia offers various services dedicated to maintaining its creations, from professional cleaning to refurbishment.
And if your Rubinia jewelry is still covered by the warranty, remember that after two years you are entitled to a complimentary refurbishment, a service designed to restore all its beauty and let you rediscover the emotion of the first day.
After summer is also the right time to let your jewelry evolve.
September is the time when we return to our daily routines, but it is also ideal for dedicating some time to our jewelry.
It can be an opportunity for a professional cleaning, to check its condition, or to add a new detail that tells the story of an important moment experienced during the year.
Because jewelry is not something static: it grows together with the person who wears it.
Do you have a piece of jewelry that needs to shine again?
Bring it or send it to our workshops in Milan, where your jewelry was created. Our goldsmiths will carry out the most suitable maintenance treatment, restoring your jewelry to its original splendor.
