Care Instructions - Jewelry

To keep your ANNA pieces looking especially beautiful so you can enjoy them for a long time, they need a little attention and care now and then. We’re sharing our most important care tips and how to store your jewelry properly.

SILVER

We use 925 sterling silver for our pieces – a high-quality alloy. Nevertheless, silver can oxidize over time when exposed to air and become tarnished. Frequent contact with cosmetics, chlorine, or sweat can accelerate this process. Because silver is a soft metal, it can also scratch easily. With special cleaning cloths, baths, or pastes, however, silver jewelry is easy to care for and can be brought back to a high shine. You’ll find detailed cleaning instructions here. If you won’t be wearing your jewelry for a while, it’s best to store it protected in a suitable jewelry box.

We would be happy to professionally polish your silver jewelry, removing fine scratches and giving it a new, radiant shine. Simply contact our customer service by phone at 00800 9366 2000 (toll free) or by email at support@annaij.com. Alternatively, you are welcome to drop off your jewelry at any ANNA Store of your choice.

GOLD

Our pieces are crafted from high-quality 18-karat rose, yellow, and white gold. Gold is generally very resistant, but external influences such as sweat or chemicals can still leave traces. In rose gold, the copper content can oxidize over time, causing the surface to fade and appear more yellowish. White gold, on the other hand, can look matte over time. You can find out how to clean your gold jewelry at home here.

We would be happy to restore your gold jewelry to its former glory – either by gold plating it in our workshop or by professionally polishing it. If you would like to use these services, simply call our Customer Support at 00800 9366 2000 (toll free) or send an email to support@annaij.com. Alternatively, you can also drop off your jewelry at an ANNA Store of your choice.

DIAMONDS

Diamonds are considered the kings of gemstones. They are unique and enduring, they still require careful care, though. Hard impacts or extreme temperature changes can damage them. Residues of oil, creams, or soap can also dull their sparkle. So it’s best to remove diamond-set pieces when doing housework or playing sports. In our stores, we’ll gladly restore their brilliance with professional ultrasonic cleaning. Otherwise, you can also clean diamond jewelry yourself quite easily, as we show you step by step here.

PEARLS

The most detrimental agents to a pearl’s health are sweat, perfume, alcohol, and all other acids, chemicals, and dirt. Additionally, pearls are susceptible to excessive heat or too much sunbathing, as this could result in tarnishing. Pearls are fairly independent and thoroughly enjoy their alone time. Store them separately from other jewelry in a cloth bag to prevent damage.

Your ANNA jewelry is fine jewelry. It should accompany you daily, but in the evening your jewelery needs a break, just like you. Therefore, place your jewelry in a appropriate jewelry tray overnight. In the morning they are ready to accompany you on new adventures.

TURQUOISE

Due to its chemical composition, turquoise is a very sensitive stone that can experience discoloration rather quickly when exposed to chemicals such as deodorants, perfumes, and sunscreen. Please be aware that even lukewarm, soapy water is not suitable for cleaning turquoise and will additionally result in discoloration. Contact with running water should be avoided as often as is possible and adequate care should only be carried out with a lightly dampened cloth. Turquoise should then be polished with a dry cloth and colorless oil used sparingly.

EMERALD

The emerald is a very soft stone and particularly sensitive to pressure and impact. You should use a damp cloth to gently clean your emerald jewelry. Intensifying the shine of emeralds can be done by treating the stone with colorless oil with a cotton swab. Gently apply the oil to the surface in order to prevent the stone from becoming too porous and from breaking when subjected to too much stress. Please be aware that running water or chemical cleaning should be avoided when caring for emeralds. Additionally, ultrasonic cleaning and high temperatures are also considered unsuitable when caring for your emeralds. We recommend taking off your emerald jewelry during any housework or when engaging in athletic activities.

RUBY

Your rubies are rather sensitive stones. In order for them to maintain their radiance, they should be looked after regularly. Rubies are susceptible to high pressure and impact and are rather porous in nature. Without proper care, this can lead to factures and breaks. Cleaning your rubies is done best with a damp cloth and colorless oil that prevent the gemstone from drying out and becoming too porous. Since this gem traces its origins to darker environments, it should not be worn in direct sunlight for lengthy periods.

SAPPHIRE

Your sapphires are rather sensitive stones. In order for them to maintain their radiance, they should be looked after regularly. Sapphires are susceptible to high pressure and impact and are rather porous in nature. Without proper care, this can lead to factures and breaks. Cleaning your sapphires is done best with a damp cloth and colorless oil that prevent the gemstone from drying out and becoming too porous. Since this gem traces its origins to darker environments, it should not be worn in direct sunlight for lengthy periods.

MORGANIT

The Morganite is considered particularly sensitive to pressure and is extremely susceptible to household chemicals. It is imperative that you remove your morganite jewelry during any household chores or even while engaging in atheltic activities. It is best to use warm soapy water and a soft cloth when cleaning your morganite jewelry Make sure that all soap residue is removed and rinsed off thoroughly. Cleaning with ultrasound or hot steam is an absolute no-go for this gemstone! Since the morganite is very sensitive to light, you should not expose it to direct sunlight as this will result on discoloration.

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