Jewellery Care

Jewellery Cleaning and Care Products

Our range of jewellery care products is designed for cleaning, polishing and maintaining suitable jewellery and decorative metal items. We stock traditional polishing cloths and jewellers rouge alongside liquid metal cleaners, silver and gold dips, ultrasonic cleaning solutions and silver plating products.

Products are available for a range of metals including gold, silver, brass and copper, with individual products providing more specific guidance on the materials and surfaces they are suitable for.

Gold Jewellery Cleaning

Gold jewellery can become dull through everyday wear as dirt, grease and other surface deposits accumulate. A suitable gold polishing cloth or jewellery cleaner can help clean the surface and restore its appearance.

Our range includes a rouge-impregnated gold polishing cloth, designed for cleaning and polishing suitable gold jewellery. It contains micro-fined jewellers rouge and is made in England.

For heavier tarnish or surface contamination, a suitable liquid cleaner or specialist treatment may be more appropriate. Always check the product instructions before use.

Silver Jewellery Cleaning

Silver jewellery can tarnish over time when exposed to the atmosphere and everyday handling. Our range includes silver polishing cloths, silver polish, silver dip and silver cleaning products for different types of silver items.

A silver polishing cloth is a convenient option for regular cleaning and maintenance, while products such as silver dip are designed to remove tarnish without the rubbing associated with conventional polishing. Antiquax Silver Dip is formulated for suitable sterling silver, Sheffield Plate, electro-plated nickel silver and copper items.

Jewellery Polishing Cloths

Jewellery polishing cloths are useful for regular maintenance and for bringing back the appearance of suitable metal surfaces. We stock separate cloths for silver, gold and brass, including double-impregnated and rouge-impregnated cloths.

Polishing cloths are particularly useful for smaller items such as rings, bracelets, earrings, chains and other jewellery where controlled manual polishing is preferred.

Jewellers Rouge

Jewellers rouge is a fine polishing material used for achieving a bright finish on suitable metal surfaces. It can be used with appropriate polishing equipment or cloths as part of more detailed jewellery and metal finishing work.

Our range includes Priory Polishes Jewellers Rouge Powder and Curator Rouge Powder. The appropriate polishing method depends on the item and the equipment being used, so always choose a suitable polishing medium and test carefully before treating valuable pieces.

Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning

For jewellery and small metal components that require cleaning in difficult-to-reach areas, an ultrasonic jewellery cleaning solution can be used with a compatible ultrasonic cleaner.

Priory Polishes No 2 Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning Solution is designed for use with ultrasonic cleaners and is suitable for a range of precious and other metals, including gold, silver, platinum, brass, copper, bronze, steel and aluminium. The product information also states that it can be used for inorganic gemstones and clock movement parts.

Always check that both the jewellery and any stones, settings or other components are suitable for ultrasonic cleaning before treatment.

Silver and Gold Dips

Silver and gold dips provide another method of removing tarnish from suitable metal items. They can be useful where a liquid treatment is preferred over mechanical polishing.

Our range includes Antiquax Silver Dip and Antiquax Gold Dip. Always follow the individual product instructions and make sure the item is compatible with the treatment before use.

Brass and Copper Jewellery Care

Brass and copper jewellery can develop tarnish and discolouration with use. We stock brass and copper polishes, metal cleaners and polishing cloths for maintaining suitable items.

Products such as Curator Brass and Copper Polish and Antiquax Copper and Brass Polish are intended for cleaning and restoring the appearance of suitable brass and copper surfaces.

Silver Plating for Jewellery

For items where the silver surface has become worn or requires restoration, silver plating solution provides a different approach from simply cleaning or polishing the existing surface.

NuShine Silver Plating Solution is an electroplating solution intended for producing a silver finish on suitable jewellery, decorative items and metal restoration projects. It is aimed at professional, commercial and skilled hobbyist use.

Jewellery Care for Antique and Vintage Items

Older jewellery and decorative metal items need to be treated carefully. Tarnish and surface discolouration are not always signs that an item needs aggressive polishing, and excessive cleaning can alter the surface of an antique or remove details from delicate pieces.

Where an item is valuable, antique or historically significant, start with the least aggressive suitable cleaning method and test any product in an inconspicuous area where possible.

Choosing the Right Jewellery Cleaning Product

The best product depends on the metal, condition of the item and type of cleaning required. A polishing cloth may be appropriate for regular maintenance, while a liquid cleaner or dip may be more suitable for heavier tarnish. Ultrasonic cleaning provides another option for suitable items with difficult-to-reach areas.

Before cleaning jewellery, identify the metal and check whether the item contains gemstones, delicate settings, coatings, plating or other materials that may affect the choice of cleaning method. Always follow the individual product instructions.

Our jewellery care range provides options for everyday cleaning and polishing as well as more specialist restoration and finishing work.