Jewellery Care Guide

About your Riviere Jewellery:

Crafted from the finest gemstones and precious metals sourced worldwide, your Riviere jewellery requires proper care to maintain its beauty and longevity.

Exposure to dust, pollution, and chemicals can reduce the brilliance of gemstones and dull metal surfaces. To protect your jewellery, regularly clean it with a polishing cloth and store it on a soft surface, in a pouch, or in a box while travelling.

Some basic care tips:

Remove your jewellery before applying cosmetics, lotions, or using cleaning products, as these may contain chlorine or other substances that can harm the surface of your pieces.
Store each piece separately in a soft fabric pouch to prevent tangling, scratching, or friction between items.

Diamond Jewellery Care:

Diamonds are among the hardest substances on earth, yet they can still chip or fracture from sharp impacts. Everyday activities such as cleaning, washing dishes, gardening, workouts, or manual labour may expose your jewellery to damage — so it’s best to remove your rings and other pieces beforehand.

For cleaning, use warm soapy water with a soft toothbrush to gently restore brilliance. Since diamonds can scratch one another, always store your jewellery separately on a soft surface or in individual pouches. To ensure your diamond remains secure in its setting, have it inspected regularly by Riviere.

Precious Metals:

With proper care, your gold and platinum jewellery can last a lifetime.
Gold jewellery should be cleaned regularly with a soft polishing cloth to preserve its shine. White gold is created by blending pure gold with white alloys and then plated with rhodium to achieve its distinct colour. Over time and with regular wear, the rhodium plating may fade — a simple replating process can easily restore its brilliance.

Platinum, naturally white in appearance, is both dense and malleable, making it highly resistant to corrosion and ideal for everyday wear. To maintain its beauty, simply clean it with mild soapy water and a soft-bristled brush.

Gemstone Jewellery Care:

Gemstones are rare, durable, and beautiful mineral crystals — and with gentle care, your gemstone jewellery can last a lifetime. Always remove your jewellery when using household chemicals, hairsprays, or cleansers, as they may cause damage. To clean, simply wipe your gemstones with a soft cloth, since some stones can be sensitive to soap or hot water. For added security, have your gemstone jewellery inspected regularly to ensure the prongs in the setting are safely holding each stone in place.

Pearl Jewellery Care:

Pearls are organic gems, softer than most other stones, and can be easily scratched. They respond well to the natural oils in your skin, which help maintain their lustre. After each wear, gently wipe your pearls with a soft cloth. Always store pearl jewellery separately in a fabric pouch, as contact with other pieces can cause scratches. Avoid exposing pearls to excessive heat or dryness, as this may cause cracking.
Pearl and opal jewellery should be the last piece you put on when dressing, and the first you take off.