Your favorite earrings deserve more than one outing. Whether you chose them for your wedding, a special celebration, or a little glamour on an ordinary Tuesday, a simple care routine helps keep them ready for the next wear.
At Ariel Taub, we love jewelry that moves from wedding day to every day. Caring for it starts with a few easy habits: put it on after getting ready, keep it away from moisture, gently wipe it after wearing, and store it in a clean, dry place.
How to Care for Jewelry at a Glance
For Ariel Taub jewelry, start with these everyday steps:
- Apply perfume, cosmetics, lotions, and hairspray before putting on your jewelry.
- Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or cleaning.
- Gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.
- Store pieces in a clean, dry place.
- You can also use the duster bags that are provided to keep them clean.
Put Your Jewelry On After Getting Ready
Make jewelry one of the final steps in your routine. Apply skincare, makeup, perfume, and hair products first, and let them dry before adding earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet.
This helps limit contact with products that can leave residue on your jewelry. Avoid spraying fragrance or hairspray directly onto a piece, even when you are touching up before heading out.
When getting undressed, remove jewelry first so chains and drops are less likely to catch on clothing.
Keep Jewelry Away From Water and Moisture
Remove your jewelry before a shower, a swim, or a workout. Keep it away from household cleaning products, too.
We recommend keeping jewelry away from moisture and storing it somewhere clean and dry. A bathroom counter may be convenient, but a dry drawer or jewelry organizer outside the bathroom is a better everyday home.
If a piece accidentally gets wet, gently blot it with a soft, dry cloth and let it dry completely before putting it away.
How to Clean Ariel Taub Jewelry
For routine cleaning, gently wipe your jewelry with a soft, dry, nonabrasive cloth. Use a light touch around pearl surfaces, crystal settings, chains, and decorative details.
A simple after-wear routine:
- Place the piece on a clean, soft surface.
- Check that it is dry before storing it.
Avoid scrubbing or pulling on delicate components. Choose a plain cloth rather than one treated with polishing chemicals unless it has been specifically recommended for your piece.
How to Care for Gold and Silver Plated Jewelry
Plated jewelry has a surface finish that benefits from gentle handling. To care for gold or silver plated jewelry, minimize contact with moisture, cosmetics, and abrasive surfaces.
Skip vigorous polishing, stiff brushes, and household cleaning shortcuts such as toothpaste or baking soda. For everyday care, use a soft, dry cloth and light pressure.
A silver-colored finish does not automatically mean a piece is solid sterling silver. Always check the product details before choosing a silver polish or dip.
For example, our Perry CZ Crystal Drop Earrings feature cubic zirconia with a gold or silver plated finish. Care should suit the whole earring, rather than the stone alone.
How to Care for Pearl and Crystal Jewelry
Pearl and crystal designs can include multiple materials, so gentle care is the best starting point.
Pearl Jewelry
Wipe pearl details carefully with a soft, dry cloth. Store them away from other pieces that could rub against their surfaces, and handle the metal components gently rather than tugging on the pearls.
Our Omega Large Pearl Drop Earrings feature Austrian pearls. Follow the care instructions for your particular design rather than assuming every pearl necklace or earring needs the same treatment.
Crystal and Cubic Zirconia Jewelry
Gently wipe crystal and cubic zirconia pieces to remove fingerprints and surface residue. Take care around settings and connections.
Do not assume that a cleaner suitable for a loose stone is suitable for a finished piece of jewelry. Avoid soaking, steam cleaning, or ultrasonic cleaning.
How to Store Jewelry at Home and While Traveling
Store jewelry at home in a clean, dry place, with enough space to keep pieces from rubbing together.
- Keep earrings paired and their backs together.
- Fasten necklace clasps and arrange chains separately.
- Use individual pouches or compartments for delicate designs.
- Avoid piling jewelry beneath heavier accessories.
- Put jewelry away only when it is completely dry.
When traveling, keep your jewelry organized in an Ariel Taub personalized travel jewelry box. Give each piece its own space and avoid overcrowding so delicate details aren’t pressed against other accessories. Always make sure your jewelry is clean and completely dry before packing it.
Caring for Bridal Jewelry Before and After the Wedding
Before your wedding, keep your jewelry stored safely until it is time to wear it. Try everything on in advance, check clasps and earring backs, and pack a soft cloth for a gentle wipe if needed.
On the day, finish hair, makeup, and perfume before putting on your jewelry. Remove earrings and necklaces before changing out of your gown, especially if you are pulling clothing over your head.
After the celebration, gently wipe your pieces and store them somewhere dry. When packing for your honeymoon, keep them separate from toiletries and leave them safely stored during beach days, pool time, and showers.
Your wedding jewelry can become part of your everyday wardrobe—a pearl drop with a favorite sweater, or crystal earrings for your next dinner out.
Jewelry Care FAQs
Can I Wear Ariel Taub Jewelry in the Shower?
We recommend removing it before showering. Our care guidance advises keeping jewelry away from moisture.
How Often Should I Clean My Jewelry?
Gently wipe it after wearing to remove fingerprints and surface residue. If it needs more than a light wipe, check the product’s care instructions or ask us before using a cleaner.
Can I Use Jewelry Cleaner on Plated Earrings?
Do not use a jewelry cleaner simply because it says it is suitable for gold or silver. Your earrings may combine plating, pearls, crystals, and other components. Ask us whether a product is appropriate for your design first.
What Is the Best Way to Store Pearl and Crystal Earrings?
Keep them dry and separate from other jewelry, using an individual bag or compartment. Avoid pressure on pearl drops, crystal settings, and earring posts.
Find Your Next Everyday Favorite
A little care makes it easier to keep your favorite pieces in regular rotation. If you are choosing jewelry for a wedding, a special event, or your everyday wardrobe, explore the Ariel Taub jewelry collection.
Find a piece you love, give it a little care, and make it part of your next occasion.
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