Caring For Your Khloe Gems Jewelry

Your Khloe Gems pieces are crafted with quality and designed to be cherished. Our collection features beautiful materials including durable stainless steel (often plated with gold, silver, or rose gold), precious Sterling Silver, and stunning Moissanite gems. Proper care will ensure your jewelry maintains its beauty for years to come.

Our Materials

We use a selection of quality materials to bring our designs to life:

• Moissanite: A lab-created gemstone prized for its exceptional brilliance, fire, and diamond-like durability (9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale). It's resistant to scratching and chipping in everyday wear.
• Stainless Steel: Our primary metal, known for its strength, hypoallergenic properties (for most), and resistance to rust and tarnish.
• Sterling Silver (925): A precious metal (92.5% pure silver) that can naturally tarnish but is easily cleaned back to a shine.
• Gold/Silver/Rose Gold Plating: A layer of precious metal over a base (like stainless steel, brass, or copper). Requires gentle care to preserve the finish.
• Copper & Brass: Base metals used for specific designs, which may develop a natural patina or tarnish.

Following proper care guidelines will help maintain the beauty and integrity of all your pieces.

General Jewelry Care Tips

These steps apply to most Khloe Gems pieces and will help keep them looking their best:

• Avoid harsh chemicals: Remove jewelry before applying lotions, perfumes, hairspray, makeup, or using cleaning products. These can damage finishes or cause discoloration, especially on plated items or softer metals.
• Water exposure: While solid stainless steel is water-resistant, we strongly recommend removing all jewelry before swimming, bathing, showering, or entering hot tubs. Chlorine, salt water, and soaps can dull shine and potentially harm plated finishes or softer metals. See specific Moissanite cleaning tips below.
• Clean gently (Metals & Plating): Wipe metal parts regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth. For deeper cleaning of metals (especially plated items), use mild soap and lukewarm water, gently scrub with a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly, and dry completely before storing. Avoid harsh detergents or abrasive cleaners on plated jewelry.
• Polish carefully: Use a designated jewelry polishing cloth for sterling silver if it tarnishes. Be very gentle when polishing plated pieces.

Caring for Your Moissanite Gems

Moissanite is incredibly durable and doesn't easily scratch or cloud. However, like any gemstone, it can collect oils and dirt, dulling its sparkle over time. Here’s how to keep it brilliant:

• Regular Cleaning: The best way to clean moissanite is with warm water, a few drops of mild dish soap, and a soft toothbrush. Gently brush the stone and setting, paying attention to the underside where dirt can accumulate. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
• Avoid Buildup: While resistant to most chemicals, removing your moissanite jewelry before applying lotions or creams will help prevent residue buildup that can reduce its sparkle.
• Ultrasonic Cleaners: Moissanite gems themselves can typically withstand ultrasonic cleaning. However, always consider the ring's setting – delicate settings (like pave) might be loosened by the vibrations. If unsure, stick to soap and water or consult a professional jeweler.
• Harsh Chemicals: Avoid exposing your moissanite jewelry (especially the metal setting) to harsh chemicals like bleach or abrasive cleaners.

Storage Tips

• Store separately: Keep each piece of jewelry in its own soft pouch, compartment, or plastic bag. This prevents scratching and tangling.
• Moissanite Hardness: Remember that Moissanite is very hard. Store it separately from other jewelry (even diamonds) to prevent it from scratching softer gemstones or metals.
• Keep it dry: Store jewelry in a cool, dry place away from humidity.
• Anti-tarnish storage (for Silver/Copper/Brass): For sterling silver, copper, or brass, storing in airtight bags with an anti-tarnish strip can help slow tarnishing.
• Hang necklaces: Hanging necklaces can help prevent knots.

With a little care, your Khloe Gems jewelry will continue to shine and bring you joy!