LOLA & Company® Jewelry CLEANING & CARE

Routine care will keep your sterling silver, gold-plated, and enamel jewelry looking beautiful for years. All fine silver jewelry naturally ages and may tarnish or fade with exposure to air, moisture, and everyday elements, but with the right care, your pieces can remain radiant.

EVERYDAY CARE TIPS

  • Wear Your Jewelry: The natural oils in your skin slow tarnishing. Jewelry that sits unworn for long periods oxidizes faster.

  • Avoid Chemicals: Remove jewelry before applying lotion, hairspray, perfume, or cosmetics. Keep away from household cleaners, bleach, and antibacterial soaps.

  • Safe Storage: Store each piece separately in an airtight bag or sealed container to reduce scratching and tarnish.

  • Remove During Activities: Take jewelry off when swimming, showering, exercising, or sleeping to prevent unnecessary wear.

STERLING SILVER (.925)

  • Polishing: Use the LOLA & Company® polishing cloth to gently buff away tarnish and restore shine.

  • Tarnish Prevention: Wipe silver clean after wearing and store in anti-tarnish packaging.

  • Accelerated Tarnish Triggers: Household chemicals, perspiration, rubber, chlorinated water, sulfur (certain foods and environments), direct sunlight, lotions, cosmetics, hairspray, and perfumes.

  • Deeper Cleaning: For stubborn tarnish, a silver cleaner dip may be used briefly (5–10 seconds max). Rinse thoroughly, dry completely, and polish afterward.

GOLD PLATE

  • Gentle Cleaning: Buff with a LOLA & Company® polishing cloth - avoid abrasive materials.

  • Avoid Soaking: Do not submerge in jewelry cleaners. Commercial cleaners and antibacterial soaps often contain chemicals that speed tarnishing.

  • Protect the Finish: Apply lotions, creams, and perfumes before putting on your jewelry to reduce contact.

  • Chlorine Warning: Never wear gold-plated pieces in pools, hot tubs, or while using bleach.

.GLASS ENAMEL

  • Routine Cleaning: Wipe gently with a polishing cloth or cotton cloth dampened with mild soap and water.

  • Careful Handling: Enamel is glass - avoid impact against hard surfaces.

  • Storage: Keep in an airtight bag to prevent oils and dust buildup.

  • Discoloration Alert: If you notice cloudiness or discoloration beneath the enamel, contact LOLA & Company at exchanges@lolacompany.com.

RECOMMENDED CLEANING PRODUCTS

(These are products the LOLA team personally uses. We are not affiliated with these companies and cannot be responsible for undesirable results.)

  • Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner (Sterling Silver & Fine Jewelry): Quick dip only (5–10 seconds). Never soak. Cleaner may stain fabric and surfaces. Handle carefully.

  • Connoisseurs Polishing Cloths (Silver & Gold): Excellent for buffing after cleaning.

  • Sunshine Polishing Cloths (Yellow): Produces a high-shine finish. Wash hands thoroughly after use.

EXTRA TIPS

  • Travel: Carry jewelry in a padded travel case or individual soft pouches. Never toss pieces together.

  • Professional Maintenance: Have jewelry checked every 1–2 years by a jeweler for clasps, settings, and overall wear.

  • At-Home Fix for Silver: Line a bowl with aluminum foil, add hot water and baking soda, and let sterling silver rest briefly. Rinse, dry thoroughly, and polish. Not recommended for gold plate or enamel.

  • When in Doubt: If your jewelry combines multiple materials or you’re unsure how to clean it, contact LOLA for guidance before attempting DIY cleaning.

LOLA Custom Cleaning Cloths LOLA Custom Cleaning Cloths
LOLA Custom Cleaning Cloths
$2.00

Now available for purchase, LOLA Custom Cleaning Cloths which include care instructions for all LOLA jewelry. 

Instructions: Use the inner polishing cloth to remove tarnish and discoloration, and finish with a few rubs of the outer cloth to provide a finishing luster.

(Please note: one cloth is included with every item purchased from lolacompany.com)