Welcome to our Jewellery Care Guide! Here, you’ll find helpful tips and advice on how to keep your jewellery looking its best.
For Silver, 18K Gold, and Platinum Pieces
To keep your pieces looking its best for years to come, here are some tailored care recommendations:
Regular Cleaning
After each wear, gently wipe your jewellery with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and residue that can dull its shine. For a deeper clean, use mild soap and warm water, then dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive materials or rough brushes that may scratch the surface.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals
Keep your jewellery away from household cleaning agents (eg. bleach, chlorine, ammonia) and some beauty products (eg. perfume, lotion, hairspray) may also damage metals and gemstones – apply them before putting on your jewellery.
Be Mindful with Hand Sanitisers & Lotions
Alcohol-based sanitisers and heavy skincare products can dull finishes and affect certain gemstones. Remove your rings before applying these products and wear them again when your hands are dry.
Minimise Moisture Exposure
Take off your jewellery before showering, swimming, or washing hands. Prolonged moisture can accelerate tarnishing (especially for silver) and may weaken settings over time.
Protection From Impact
Avoid exposing your jewellery to knocks or pressure on delicate pieces, especially those with gemstones, fine details or matte finishes. Remove your jewellery before physical activities (eg. exercising, lifting, working with tools) to prevent accidental damage and may weaken settings over time.
Remove Before Rest
To avoid accidental bending, pressure on prongs, or chain tangling, it’s best to remove your jewellery before sleeping, especially delicate rings and fine chains.
Storage Care
Store each piece in a cool, dry place — ideally in a soft pouch or individual compartment in a jewellery box. This prevents scratching, tarnishing, and contact between different metals.
Ring Sizing Considerations
Frequent resizing can weaken the band, particularly for rings with gemstones or engraving. Try wearing your ring for at least a month before resizing to ensure a comfortable fit across varying conditions (temperature, activity, etc.)
Bonus Tip For Silver Jewellery
Wearing your silver regularly actually helps keep it shiny, as the friction slows tarnishing. When not in use, store it in a dry pouch or airtight container to minimise exposure to air and moisture.
Regular Cleaning
After each wear, gently wipe your jewellery with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and residue that can dull its shine. For a deeper clean, use mild soap and warm water, then dry thoroughly. Avoid abrasive materials or rough brushes that may scratch the surface.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals
Keep your jewellery away from household cleaning agents (eg. bleach, chlorine, ammonia) and some beauty products (eg. perfume, lotion, hairspray) may also damage metals and gemstones – apply them before putting on your jewellery.
Be Mindful with Hand Sanitisers & Lotions
Alcohol-based sanitisers and heavy skincare products can dull finishes and affect certain gemstones. Remove your rings before applying these products and wear them again when your hands are dry.
Minimise Moisture Exposure
Take off your jewellery before showering, swimming, or washing hands. Prolonged moisture can accelerate tarnishing (especially for silver) and may weaken settings over time.
Protection From Impact
Avoid exposing your jewellery to knocks or pressure on delicate pieces, especially those with gemstones, fine details or matte finishes. Remove your jewellery before physical activities (eg. exercising, lifting, working with tools) to prevent accidental damage and may weaken settings over time.
Remove Before Rest
To avoid accidental bending, pressure on prongs, or chain tangling, it’s best to remove your jewellery before sleeping, especially delicate rings and fine chains.
Storage Care
Store each piece in a cool, dry place — ideally in a soft pouch or individual compartment in a jewellery box. This prevents scratching, tarnishing, and contact between different metals.
Ring Sizing Considerations
Frequent resizing can weaken the band, particularly for rings with gemstones or engraving. Try wearing your ring for at least a month before resizing to ensure a comfortable fit across varying conditions (temperature, activity, etc.)
Bonus Tip For Silver Jewellery
Wearing your silver regularly actually helps keep it shiny, as the friction slows tarnishing. When not in use, store it in a dry pouch or airtight container to minimise exposure to air and moisture.
Metal-Specific Tips
Silver tends to tarnish naturally over time. Regular wear and cleaning help reduce tarnish, use a silver polishing cloth for best results.
18K Gold is a softer material and prone to surface scratches, avoid wearing during vigorous activity or when handling hard surfaces.
Platinum, while durable, may develop a soft, matte patina over time — light scratches can be polished out or embraced as part of its character.
Jewellery Care – Quick Do’s & Don’ts
- Wipe gently with a soft cloth regularly
- Wear silver often to slow down tarnishing
- Store pieces separately in a cool, dry place
- Remove before showering, swimming or exercising
- Plan ring sizing carefully, wear for a month before resize
- Don’t use abrasive materials for cleaning
- Don’t expose to harsh chemicals (bleach, chlorine or ammonia)
- Don’t apply lotion, perfume, or hand sanitiser while wearing jewellery
- Don’t sleep with delicate jewellery on
Don’t attempt major resizing, especially with rings with gemstone or engravings
Polishing Appointment
We offer lifetime complimentary polishing for all our jewellery. Simply book a session here.
Please note: While polishing helps restore brilliance, frequent polishing is not recommended, especially for textured finishes. We suggest limiting polishing to once or twice a year to preserve the surface detailing and structure of your jewellery.
Our studio operates from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pm. If you need assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via WhatsApp at +65 8890 8552 or Instagram message @kobojewellery.
You can find us nestled in the heart of Chinatown at 277 New Bridge Road #03-01, Singapore 088751.
Conveniently located, we are just a quick 5-minute walk from Exit A at Chinatown Station or Exit 4 at Outram Park Station. If you are driving, the nearest carpark is by Keong Saik Road or Oriental Plaza.
Please enter from the right door after pressing our studio’s bell.