Jewellery Care Guideline

Despite being the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, diamonds still require care and attention. Below are our tips for keeping your Miyazato piece of jewellery looking its best every day.

Always remove your jewellery when going to the gym, lifting weights, or moving heavy objects. Gold is relatively soft and can be easily scuffed or dented. Settings, particularly the claws, are delicate, and a hard knock can damage them enough to loosen the stone they are holding.

Remove your jewellery before cleaning, and avoid exposing it to harsh cleaning products or chemicals, which can tarnish the metal over time. Always remove your ring before applying hand cream or lotion, as a daily build-up of oils, lotions, and grease can quickly dull a diamond’s sparkle and fire.

When travelling or storing your jewellery, ensure that pieces are kept separate so they do not rub against one another. Diamonds can scratch other diamonds, gemstones, and the metal of your jewellery. Never swim while wearing jewellery: cold water can cause your fingers to shrink slightly, allowing rings to slip off

At Miyazato, we offer a complimentary annual deep clean and polish for your piece of jewellery. During this service, we inspect the setting for signs of knocks or wear and ensure it is secure, helping your jewellery last a lifetime. Please email us at hello@miyazatodiamonds.com to arrange an appointment.

If you drop, knock, or suspect that you may have damaged your ring, perform the “tap test” first. Hold the ring close to your ear between your thumb and index finger, then tap its shoulder gently with a finger on your other hand. If you hear a rattling or jingling sound, the setting or claws may have moved slightly out of place. Please contact us immediately.

Between annual cleans and services, follow our at-home cleaning guide below to keep your jewellery looking beautiful every day.

  • Close-up of a silver ring with a large central gemstone and smaller surrounding stones, resting on a wooden surface near a glass bowl of water and a white tube of cream.

    STEP ONE

    Soak your jewellery in a bowl of lukewarm water mixed with a mild dish soap.

    Do not use anything with bleach or any harsh chemicals.

    Leave this for 10-15 minutes to allow the soapy water to breakdown grease and dirt.

  • A person's hand holding a silver ring with a small star design over a container of soapy water, using a brush to clean it.

    STEP TWO

    Use a clean, soft-bristle toothbrush to very gently brush all over the jewellery. Do not scrub.

    Pay particular attention to the underside of the ring, as this is where daily build of grease and dirt tends to deposit the most.

    Do not use an electric toothbrush. It is far too harsh and especially risky to small diamonds set into the shoulders or band.

  • A silver engagement ring with a large central diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds, resting on a white plate with black polka dots.

    STEP THREE

    Rinse your jewellery under cool running water (make sure the drain is plugged first!) until the water runs clear.

    Pat dry with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth. Allow to air dry for 20 minutes.