JEWELRY, A LEGACY
Although we repeat over and over again the value of jewelry in terms of its sustainability and its durability in family lineages, this is only possible if you have a good maintenance thereof.
The pieces of jewelry They remain as the first day if you offer them a minimum of attention and care when carrying, storing and cleaning them.
One of the basic care that gold jewelry requires is its cleaning. Whether it's a piece you wear every day or one you treasure in your jewelry box, the passage of time, the products we use on our skin, sweat, humidity, dust, and other factors can play havoc.
Stay to know how we suggest you keep your jewelry in Jewelry Gordillo.
Polishing of rose gold hoops in our workshop.
HOW TO CLEAN GOLD JEWELRY
1. In a container, pour warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Very hot water could cause a fracture in some gems. A trick? You should be able to reach your hand inside the container without burning yourself.
2. Deposit your pieces inside and leave them all night.
3. The next morning when you take the jewelry out of the water, gently scrub it with a toothbrush soft bristles, paying special attention to the settings and claws. Be careful with the gems, some are sensitive to erosion.
4. With a muslin or gauze, dry them by rubbing gently and let it dry in the open air. Some crevices of the settings could remain wet.
5. Go back to show off your piece Like the first day.
JEWELRY RESTORATION IN OUR WORKSHOP
If you still have some pieces that are deteriorated because they have not been maintained for a long time, you can resort to our catering service.
In Jewelry Gordillo We receive your pieces to restore and treat them with the greatest possible care, knowing the great sentimental value they carry.
– Our sales representatives will receive your piece and will scrutinize next to you. In this first contact we can detect if the surface has bumps, more or less superficial scratches, if the settings are in good condition and if the stones are intact.
– After this first observation, a study under the microscope in our workshops.
– Once the possible anomalies have been detected, we proceed to replace and repair necessary.
– The piece is subjected to a handmade polishing followed by a deep ultrasonic cleaning.
– Sometimes, when the piece is white gold, the client is offered the possibility of renew rhodium plating that characterizes this metal and that is usually lost due to the passage of time and friction.
Half alliance received in our workshops for maintenance.
Maintenance in our workshop. Cleaning, polishing and rolling.
Half wedding ring after undergoing cleaning and maintenance.
KEEP YOUR JEWELRY LIKE THE FIRST DAY
But, although everything has a solution, it is better to prevent than to cure. We offer you some tips so that your jewelry stays like the first day for longer.
1. Store your jewelry separated so that there is no friction between them
2. Earrings are especially sensitive to dirt since when we wash our hair the remains of soap are deposited in the closures and solidify. Pay attention to its cleanliness.
3. Use a straw to store your fine chains and prevent them from entangling each other.
4. In places with special humidity such as coastal cities, find a place for your jewelry box away from the most humid areas of the house. Leave it open for a few minutes from time to time to let it air out.
5. Enjoy your jewelry, wear it daily and change it often. The best way to preserve them is to use them.
We hope these tips have served as a guide for the general care of your jewelry. If you have any part with which you doubt in the maintenance procedure, We will be happy to assist you personally in our store.
