All pieces at Lulu and Boo are handmade from recycled solid gold and sterling silver with any gemstones being ethically mined. Each item is lovingly made and intended to be treasured by their recipient. They are designed to last you a lifetime. To keep your Lulu and Boo jewellery in excellent condition, it's essential to keep it clean and protect it from damage. Here are our top tips for maintaining your forever jewellery.
Upkeep of your daily staples
You might wear a piece of jewellery every day. A treasured necklace, pair of earrings or ring that gets worn regularly will naturally need cleaning more often. We recommend that your daily staples should be cleaned around once a month to keep them at their best. This may seem a lot but products like jewellery cleaning wipes are widely available and allow you to keep your pieces looking great without having to book into the jewellers.
If your item is set with gem stones, soaking in a bowl of warm water with a non-abrasive soap product (rather than over the sink where you might risk losing a stone down the plughole!) is the gentlest way to remove dirt from the setting and shine up the gem.
Things to Avoid
Gently clean solid 9ct gold jewellery or 18ct gold jewellery using a mix of warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth. After cleaning, be sure to rinse thoroughly and dry with a lint-free cloth. For tougher tarnishes, a very soft toothbrush, can help reach those small, hard-to-clean areas – use gentle strokes and take care not to press too hard.
Platinum is highly durable and resistant to tarnish, but it can develop a patina over time. If you prefer a high-shine finish, you can have it professionally polished to restore its original lustre. Again, avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could scratch the surface.
Proper storage is key to keeping your pieces at their best. The best option is always to store your jewellery in the original boxes, but we appreciate that this can be impractical and requires a lot of space! You can choose a jewellery box to store multiple pieces in one place but remember not to overcrowd it as this could inadvertently damage your pieces.
A jewellery roll is a great option when travelling, or if you have a capsule collection of regular favourites. You can buy a Lulu and Boo jewellery roll for this very purpose, and we offer a free roll with purchases over £500. Taking your jewellery off at the end of the day and popping it into a roll for safekeeping until the morning will help to keep your favourites safe.
Finally, we always recommend that you take off all your jewellery before going to bed and leave off putting it on until after you’ve dressed, applied makeup, hair products and perfumes - make it the icing on the cake of your glow up!
