Care Guide

Wear with care

We recommend that you put all jewellery on after applying makeup and getting dressed in the morning and then to take it off at night before going to bed. Physically demanding activities may cause unnecessary wear and damage to a piece of jewellery – so we recommend that you always make sure to take off your jewellery, especially rings, before household or garden work and sports activities. 

Store jewellery separately

Think about how you store your jewellery; different gemstones have different levels of hardness and can easily scratch or knock each other if stored together. All jewellery should be stored away from direct sunlight, damp, and extremes of either heat or cold. Specially designed jewellery boxes, like FORMÉS, or a bigger box with soft-lined, purpose built compartments are ideal for storage. Remember to take extra care with pearls, which are soft and easily susceptible to scratches and other damage.

Beware of contamination

Keep your jewellery away from water and chemical agents to avoid discoloration and tarnishing. Many soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and cooking grease can dull and/or cause damage and should be avoided. Long term exposure to natural skin oils can also dull pieces, especially gems and pearls, which is why we recommend removing jewellery overnight. If your jewels do come into contact with any chemicals, use a dry soft tissue or towel to gently pat them dry.

Gentle cleaning

Gently clean your jewellery occasionally to remove any oils, dust or contamination. Use simple, non-abrasive materials and specialist products. Be careful not to scrub or to over-handle your jewellery. Gold, platinum and any gemset jewellery should be cleaned using specialist jewellery cleaners, as directed and appropriate for individual pieces. Please note that silver-dip type cleaners should only be used to clean silver jewellery without gems, and pieces must be rinsed and dried thoroughly afterwards.

Insurance for your jewellery

We recommend adding fine jewellery pieces, such as engagement rings, to your existing insurance policy or creating a new policy to cover against damage, loss or theft. Some jewellery may be covered by your home insurance policy, but with fine jewellery pieces it is always good to check with your carrier to see what coverage applies and if you need to extend your policy or coverage.

Visit FORMÉS Stockist's Store

If in doubt, come to our Stockist Store The Place, Subacius st. 17 - 33, Vilnius. We believe that all jewellery benefits from being cleaned and inspected professionally at least once a year; dirt, marks, blemishes or scratches acquired through age or everyday wear can easily be removed to return a treasured piece to its former glory.