Jewellery Care

Caring for Your Sapphire Jewellery

Natural Ceylon sapphires are treasured for their exceptional beauty and durability. With the right care, your sapphire jewellery can be enjoyed for generations while maintaining its brilliance and elegance.

Suitable for Everyday Wear

Sapphires belong to the corundum family and are one of the hardest natural gemstones, ranking 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond. Their excellent hardness and durability make them an ideal choice for engagement rings and other jewellery worn every day.

Although sapphires are highly durable, no gemstone is indestructible. Strong impacts or accidental knocks can damage both the gemstone and its setting, so we recommend wearing your jewellery with reasonable care.

Cleaning Your Jewellery

Regular cleaning helps maintain the sparkle of both your sapphire and the precious metal.

We recommend:

  • Cleaning your jewellery with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush.

  • Gently drying it with a soft, lint-free cloth.

  • Paying attention to the back of the gemstone, where dust and oils can reduce its brilliance.

Avoid using harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or household cleaning products, as they may affect the finish of the metal.

Storing Your Jewellery

When not being worn, store each jewellery piece separately in a soft pouch or lined jewellery box.

This helps prevent:

  • Scratches to precious metals.

  • Contact between gemstones.

  • Damage caused by jewellery rubbing against one another.

Although sapphires are highly scratch-resistant, they can scratch softer gemstones and precious metals, while diamonds may scratch sapphires.

Professional Inspection

We recommend having your jewellery professionally inspected at least once a year.

A routine inspection helps ensure:

  • Gemstone settings remain secure.

  • Prongs and claws are in good condition.

  • Clasps and chains continue to function properly.

Regular inspections can help prevent accidental gemstone loss.

When to Remove Your Jewellery

For added protection, we recommend removing your jewellery before:

  • Heavy lifting or manual work.

  • Gardening or sports.

  • Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean.

  • Using household cleaning products.

  • Applying lotions, perfumes, or hairspray.

Our Commitment

Every piece from Sapphire Crest Jewellers is crafted with care using natural Ceylon sapphires and quality materials. With proper care and regular maintenance, your jewellery will continue to be a treasured part of your collection for many years to come.

If you have any questions about caring for your jewellery, our team is always happy to help.