Your jewelry is not just beautiful—it carries your stories, rituals, and daily moments. With careful care, each piece can stay radiant, durable, and meaningful for years. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you care for your jewelry in every situation.

General Care Tips

• Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Keep jewelry away from perfume, lotion, hairspray, cleaning products, and chlorine.
• Remove During Activities: Take off your pieces before exercising, swimming, showering, or doing housework.
• Be Gentle: Avoid pulling, twisting, or dropping jewelry, especially delicate chains or natural material beads.
• Avoid Extreme Heat & Sunlight: Some materials can fade, crack or degrade under long exposure to strong sunlight or high temperature.

Cleaning Your Jewelry

• Daily Wipe: Use a soft, dry cloth (like microfiber) to wipe away oils and dust.
• Mild Soap Wash: For metal parts, mix a drop of mild soap with lukewarm water, use a soft brush, rinse gently, and pat dry.
• Avoid Soaking: Don't soak porous materials, glued settings, or elastic cords for a long time.
• No Abrasives: Skip toothpaste, hard brushes, or alcohol-based cleaners—they can damage surfaces.

Wearing & Fit Tips

• Bracelet Fit: Leave a little slack (0.5–1 cm) so it’s comfortable but not overstretched.
• Ring Handling: Avoid spinning or twisting the ring frequently to reduce wear on the band.
• Necklace Layering: When layering, pick different lengths and lighter chains to avoid tangling.
• Take Off Before Sleeping or Working: This helps prevent stretching, pulling, or accidental damage.

Material-Specific Care

Bodhi / Natural Beads

• Avoid Water & Chemicals: Bodhi absorbs moisture—don’t soak or expose to sweat or perfume.
• Gentle Handling: Your oils from your skin help polish the beads; roll them gently in your palm regularly.
• Avoid Harsh Sun: Prevent drying cracks by storing away from direct strong sunlight.

Metal (Gold, Silver, Copper, Stainless)

• Prevent Tarnish: Wipe with a polishing cloth regularly for silver and softer metals.
• Avoid Humidity: Keep in dry storage to minimize oxidation.

Gemstones / Crystals

• Use Soft Cloth: Gently wipe when needed.
• Avoid Soaking: Especially if stones are glued or have porous texture.
• Energetic Care (Optional): Cleanse using moonlight, crystal clusters, or sound vibrations.

Storage & Travel Tips

• Store Separately: Use soft pouches or compartments to avoid scratching.
• Keep Dry: Use desiccant packets to reduce moisture in your jewelry box.
• Travel Smart: Pack each piece individually. Avoid placing gemstone jewelry in checked luggage—it may be crushed or scratched.
• Avoid Extreme Conditions: Don’t store in very hot cars or damp bathrooms.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t use alcohol or disinfectants on your jewelry.
• Avoid cleaning with toothpaste—it's abrasive.
• Never soak elastic bracelets for too long.
• Don’t wear metal jewelry to bed—it can get caught or bent.
• Avoid exposing porous materials (wood, Bodhi) to prolonged sun or water.

Maintenance Routine

• Weekly: Wipe pieces with a soft cloth.
• Monthly: Inspect settings, clasps, and elastic.
• Every 3–6 Months: Consider professional polishing or restringing.
• After Each Wear: Wipe off sweat, perfume, or oils.

When to Get Professional Help & Brand Support

If you notice any damage—like loose stones, bent metal, broken elastic, or cracked beads—please don’t try risky DIY fixes. Contact our support team at support@solcryst.com for repair options. We offer restringing, polishing, and safe restoration services.

We’re always here to help preserve the beauty and meaning of your Solcryst jewelry.

By following these guidelines, your jewelry will remain a meaningful, radiant companion for your journey—growing in beauty and strength as you wear it.