Costume Vintage Jewellery Care

When wearing any piece of vintage costume jewellery, do put it on last and remove first when dressing or undressing and handle with care as it can be delicate.

Perfume, deodorants, soaps and hairsprays can all damage costume jewellery with their chemical elements. Remember older and vintage costume jewellery has usually been previously worn so must be handled with more care.

When not wearing your vintage costume jewellery keep it in either a jewellery box with compartments or special hanging holders for necklaces, bangles and bracelets. So that your vintage pieces do not become entangled or scratch each other. It also makes it much easier for finding that special vintage brooch or bracelet. Older items such as vintage or antique costume jewellery must be given special care to keep the stones intact - be it pearls, rhinestones or diamantes. So do keep your vintage jewels carefully wrapped in acid free tissue if possible when not being worn.

For best results for cleaning your costume jewellery go to a reputable jewellers and buy cleaning solutions from them, if in doubt as to what solution is best to buy for your vintage costume jewellery ask the sales person as they will be more knowledgeable.

Looked after carefully your antique, vintage or retro costume jewellery will give you many years of pleasure and add the final finishing touches to a wedding or casual outfit