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Jewelry Care Guide – Keep Your Custom Jewelry Beautiful for a Lifetime
Gold Purity, Color, and Care
Caring for your jewelry properly is essential to keep it sparkling. In this jewelry care guide, we’ll share expert cleaning and storage tips based on Alpha Jewelry’s handmade craftsmanship.
At Alpha Jewelry Factory, we craft jewelry using 9K, 14K, and 18K gold, each carefully blended to achieve the perfect balance of brilliance and strength.
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18K gold: 75% pure gold – stamped 18K or 750
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14K gold: 58.3% pure gold – stamped 14K or 585
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9K gold: 37.5% pure gold – stamped 9K or 375
White gold is plated with rhodium for a bright, mirror-like finish, while rose gold gains its romantic pink hue from copper alloys. To maintain shine, clean gently with warm water and mild soap, and avoid bleach or harsh detergents.
Always store gold jewelry separately in a soft pouch or box to prevent scratching.
Platinum Attributes and Care
Platinum is one of the rarest, heaviest, and most durable precious metals. It never fades, requires no plating, and naturally maintains its white sheen.
Alpha Jewelry’s platinum pieces are made of Pt950, containing 95% pure platinum. To clean, simply soak in warm soapy water or gently polish with a soft cloth.
Sterling Silver Purity and Care
925 Sterling Silver, made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, is a favorite for its elegance and affordability. Though it may tarnish over time, this is a natural process. Avoid contact with chlorine, perfume, or cosmetics.
Clean regularly with a silver polishing cloth or mild soap and water. For storage, keep your silver jewelry in an airtight pouch to reduce oxidation.
Caring for Gold-Plated and Rhodium-Plated Jewelry
Plated jewelry—such as gold vermeil or rhodium-coated silver—requires gentle care. Use warm water and mild detergent, and avoid soaking. Do not use harsh polishing solutions or abrasive cloths, which can damage the coating.
At Alpha Jewelry, we use thick electroplating techniques to enhance durability and color longevity, but gentle care still ensures your jewelry remains brilliant for years.
Gemstone and Lab Diamond Care
Every gemstone requires special attention. Natural and lab-grown diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds are strong but can still be scratched or loosened over time.
To clean, use warm soapy water and a soft brush, gently scrubbing behind the stones. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for stones like emerald, opal, or turquoise.
Our expert setters at Alpha Jewelry ensure each stone is securely mounted, but we recommend checking your setting regularly if you wear your ring daily.
Pearls and Organic Gem Care
Pearls are delicate and should be kept away from perfume, hairspray, and acids. After each wear, wipe them gently with a soft cloth. Do not soak or expose them to heat.
Store pearls separately in a breathable pouch, not in airtight containers, to prevent dehydration.
Contemporary Metals and Bronze Jewelry
For jewelry made with stainless steel, titanium, or bronze, clean with mild soap and water. Bronze and copper-based metals naturally develop a patina over time, giving them a vintage appeal.
Avoid storing different metals together to prevent scratches and chemical reactions.
Daily Maintenance Tips
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Remove jewelry before sleeping, showering, or exercising.
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Avoid direct contact with chlorine, bleach, or cleaning products.
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Clean jewelry regularly with a soft polishing cloth.
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Store each piece separately in a fabric-lined box.
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Have your jewelry professionally inspected once or twice a year.
- In conclusion, maintaining your jewelry doesn’t require much effort—just consistency and care.
Conclusion
With consistent cleaning, proper storage, and occasional professional polishing, your jewelry can stay radiant for decades. Ultimately, caring for your pieces is the best way to preserve their beauty and meaning.
Alpha Jewelry Factory’s Promise
Every piece from Alpha Jewelry Factory is handcrafted with precision and passion. Whether made of 18K gold, platinum, or sterling silver, our jewelry is designed to last.
We offer one-piece custom orders, lab diamond and gemstone setting, and premium electroplating for long-lasting shine.
Follow our care guide, and your custom jewelry will retain its brilliance for a lifetime.
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FAQ
We are the first jewelry factory in the industry to offer a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of one piece. We are very friendly to jewelry retailers who place orders online or through stores for custom jewelry.
For first-time clients, we can accept a 30% advance payment to establish trust, with the remaining 70% due before shipment. For clients with an established trust, to enhance efficiency, we typically require full payment before production begins. This can be decided through negotiation.
We generally offer international express shipping services, including DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others, which typically take 3-7 days to reach worldwide destinations at a cost of $50. We also provide slower shipping options, such as 4px, which usually takes 10-15 days to reach global destinations at a cost of $10.
We can produce jewelry using materials such as 925 silver, 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, Pt950, and 18K palladium gold. We can set various stones, including but not limited to natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds, moissanite, as well as various types of natural gemstones, synthetic gemstones, pearls, and more.
