Thoughtful care helps preserve the finish, shine and delicate details of your Lyastone jewellery. Materials vary between pieces, so always check the product description first and use the gentlest suitable method.

Before wearing

• Apply perfume, hairspray, lotion and sunscreen before putting on jewellery, then allow them to dry fully.
• Remove jewellery before showering, swimming, exercising, sleeping or using household cleaning products.
• Avoid prolonged contact with water, salt, chlorine, sweat and harsh chemicals.

After each wear

• Wipe the piece gently with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Make sure it is completely dry before storing it.
• Fasten chains and store pieces separately to reduce tangling, scratching and friction.

Care by material

Gold-plated and silver-tone pieces: use a soft dry cloth with light pressure. Do not use abrasive polishing compounds, silver dip, toothpaste or baking soda, as these can wear the finish.

925 sterling silver: gently use a clean silver-polishing cloth on plain sterling-silver areas. Avoid rubbing plated sections, pearls, shell, stones or intentionally oxidised details.

Pearls, mother-of-pearl and natural stones: wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Do not soak them or place them in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Crystal and zircon details: use a soft dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners. Take care around claws, settings and fine chains.

Storage

Keep jewellery in its Lyastone pouch or box, away from direct sunlight, humidity and heat. Store each piece separately whenever possible.

Our detailed care guides

Want step-by-step help? These guides go deeper:

• Gold-plated vs vermeil vs gold-filled vs solid gold: know what your jewellery is made of, and how to care for each finish.
• Can you shower, sleep or work out in your jewellery?: when to take it off, and a simple habit that protects everything.
• Do perfume and hand sanitiser damage jewellery?: how everyday products affect your pieces, and the routine that keeps them shining.
• Viral jewellery cleaning hacks tested: which social media tricks are safe, and which cause damage.
• Summer jewellery care in Australia: sunscreen, sweat, salt water and heat.
• How to clean gold jewellery at home: solid gold vs gold-plated, and how to clean necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.
• How to clean silver jewellery and prevent tarnish: why silver darkens and how to keep it bright.
• How to clean earrings and earring backs: the hygienic way to clean posts, hooks and butterfly backs.
• How to clean cubic zirconia jewellery: why stones look cloudy, and how to make them sparkle again.
• How to care for natural stone jewellery: turquoise, tiger eye, mother-of-pearl, agate and amazonite.
• Why does jewellery turn your skin green?: the causes, and simple ways to prevent it.
• Do gold-plated earrings tarnish?: how to make plated jewellery last longer.
• Can you swim in gold-plated jewellery?: chlorine, salt water and sunscreen explained.
• How to clean pearls: gentle, safe cleaning for pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
• How to store pearl jewellery: keep pearls protected and glowing.
• How to untangle a necklace: free a knotted chain without breaking it, and stop it tangling again.
• How to travel with jewellery: pack without tangles and keep earrings in pairs.

View all jewellery care guides →

Need help?

Care outcomes can vary with wear habits, skin chemistry and the environment. For advice about a particular piece, please contact Lyastone and include your order number and a clear photo.