Ensure your precious platinum pieces remain in perfect condition with these tips on jewelry storage, cleaning and maintenance.

Store pieces separately in a jewelry box or chamois bag so they don’t get scratched by other items of jewelry.

Clean platinum in the same way you clean other fine jewelry – using a pre-packaged jewelry cleaner or by soaking it in a mild solution of soap and warm water. Finish by gently rubbing it with a soft cloth.

Be cautious when handling bleach or harsh chemicals when wearing any fine jewelry. Although they won’t hurt platinum, chemicals may discolor diamonds or gemstones.

Treat fine jewelry with care – including your platinum wedding jewelry. It should not be worn while doing housework, gardening and other types of heavy work, sports or manual labor.

The Scratch Factor

All precious metals scratch. It’s a natural part of everyday wear. However, when platinum is scratched, the metal is merely displaced and very little is lost.