At Anna Sheffield, we create fine jewelry that is crafted to last a lifetime, but also requires proper care. To ensure the longevity of your precious “heirloom-to-be,” we recommend regular cleaning with one of our at-home solutions that is most suitable for your piece, in addition to a professional cleaning annually. Not sure which cleaner to choose? Review our Care Chart to see which solution is most suitable.
Fine Jewelry Cleaner
Our natural, non-toxic fine jewelry cleaning solution and infused polishing cloth is suited for use on gold, platinum, silver and diamonds. This cleaning solution is not suited for use on pearls, turquoise, opals, emeralds, or other porous gemstones. Hypoallergenic and biodegradable.
Gentle Jewelry Cleaner
Our non-toxic gentle cleaning solution and polishing cloth is specially formulated for use on your more delicate fine jewelry pieces. It is safe for use on gold, silver, and platinum metals, as well as porous gemstones including opals, pearls, and emeralds.
Certain fine jewelry pieces require specially formulated cleaning solutions. Not sure which of our cleaning sets to use on your possessions? Identify the stones and metals that make up your piece in the chart below to see which cleaning solution is most suitable for you
| MATERIAL | Fine JewelryCleaner | Gentle Jewelry Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | ||
| Sterling Silver | ||
| Platinum | ||
| Rhodium Plated |
| Gemstone | Fine JewelryCleaner | Gentle Jewelry Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Amethyst | ||
| Aquamarine | ||
| Black Diamond | ||
| Coral | ||
| Diamond | ||
| Emerald | ||
| Opal | ||
| Pearl | ||
| Ruby | ||
| Sapphire | ||
| Spinel | ||
| Sunstone | ||
| Tanzanite | ||
| Topaz | ||
| Tourmaline | ||
| Turquoise |
Please note that all fine jewelry, regardless of the alloy or stone, must be handled with care. We highly recommend never wearing your jewelry while doing extraneous activities like working out, gardening, and various fields of work where your hands may be undergoing frequent use.We also recommend not wearing your jewelry while swimming, in the shower, or while applying cosmetics such as lotions. Chemicals, sediments, and elements found within bodies of water and cosmetics can tarnish metals and loosen stones over time.
To keep your pieces clean, we offer our Original Jewelry Cleaner, which is perfect for 14k pieces and hard stones such as diamonds, and our Gentle Jewelry Cleaner, which is recommended for precious and semi precious stones.
There are various steps you can take toward proper fine jewelry storage to aid in the longevity of your pieces featuring precious and semi-precious metals and stones:
Caring for sterling silver jewelry is essential to maintain its luster and quality over time. Here are some tips to help you keep your silver pieces looking their best:
If you have specific questions or concerns about caring for a particular piece, get in touch and we can help.
Regularly clean your sterling silver jewelry to prevent tarnishing. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to gently polish the silver. There are also specific silver polishing cloths available that are effective in removing tarnish. Avoid direct exposure to chemicals found in beauty products like lotions, perfumes, and hairsprays which can accelerate tarnishing. If using, it's best to apply these products before putting on your silver jewelry, avoiding surface contact.
Tarnishing naturally occurs as silver jewelry oxidizes with exposure to environmental chemicals (during both wear and non-wear). Silver can tarnish in reaction to many things from the air - particularly in damp climates or where the air is salty - to surface exposure, both while it's being stored and while it's being worn. Proper storage and regular cleaning can help prevent and minimize tarnishing, maintaining the luster and shine of silver jewelry.
