Caring and cleaning for your NOGU bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings shouldn't be rocket science. Here's your go-to guide for cleaning and caring for all of our jewelry based on the material they're made of.

Sterling Silver and Vermeil

1. Avoid over-exposing your sterling silver and vermeil pieces to water. While water its self shouldn't harm your jewelry it can eventually induce tarnishing over time. Make sure to take them off before working out, washing your hands, or taking a shower as salt and other chemicals can be harmful to the metal

2. Additionally, take it off before applying perfume, hair products, or skincare products

3. Store in a dry place, away from harsh elements like direct sunlight, cold, or heat

To clean: wipe and buff gently with a dry, clean cloth.
NOGU How to Clean and Care for Mermaid Glass Sterling Silver Rings with 8k Gold Rose Gold Vermeil
 

Stainless Steel

NOGU How to Clean and Care for Stainless Steel Handmade Jewelry (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces)

1. Even though stainless steel does not corrode or rust, it can scratch easily. If possible, wear your stainless steel jewelry solo so it doesn’t get scratched by other jewelry

2. Store separately from jewelry made from other materials

To clean: pour warm water and mild dishwashing soap into a small bowl and dip a soft, lint-free cloth into the water. Wipe the stainless steel jewelry with the damp cloth until the piece is clean. Rinse the jewelry and towel dry once you are done.

 

Iridescent and Lampwork Glass

1. Ideally, keep lampwork glass away from water, but iridescent glass (like Mermaid and Galaxy Glass) is waterproof. Keep in mind that chemicals like chlorine can damage the sterling silver accents which many iridescent glass pieces have

To clean: lightly dampen a soft cotton cloth and wipe glass jewelry carefully. Towel dry afterward.

NOGU Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Glass Jewelry (Lampwork Firefly Glass and Iridescent Mermaid and Galaxy Glass)
 

Semi-Precious Stones (Including Hematite)

NOGU Tutorial for Cleaning and Caring for Gemstone Jewelry (Natural Colored Gemstone Earrings, Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces)

1. Avoid exposing your gemstones to the harsh chemicals found in hair and skin care products

2. Store in a dry place, away from harsh elements like direct sunlight, cold, or heat

To clean: scrub gently with a soft-bristled brush (like an old toothbrush), warm water, and detergent-free soap. Rinse with warm water and towel dry.

 

CZ Diamonds

1. Chemicals and soaps will leave residue on cubic zirconia diamonds

2. Assure minimal exposure of water to the CZ diamonds

To clean: scrub gently with a soft-bristled brush (like an old toothbrush), warm water, and detergent-free soap. Rinse with warm water and towel dry.

NOGU How to Clean and Care for CZ Diamond Jewelry (Cleaning and Caring for CZ Diamond earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets)
 

Corded Jewelry

NOGU How to Clean and Take Care of Corded Jewelry (Nylon Macrame and Linen Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Rings)

1. While nylon and linen cord may seem simple to take care of, avoiding exposing them to too much water and harsh chemicals

To clean: using your fingers, scrub gently with lukewarm water and detergent-free soap. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

To learn more about each type of material, visit our About Our Materials blog.

Reviews (4 comments)

  • Haz wayne On

    Recently received my Rainbow White Gold Mermaid Glass bracelet and I love it! It’s very soft and feminine and looks great on my wrist since I’m tanned
    Looking forward to buying another one!

  • Mimi Mayer Bennett On

    I luv the brand new Gemstone WrapBracelets & ordered about 5 of them! Cannot wait until they arrive!! I plan to stack several & wear a couple of them as necklaces! Thanks!!

  • Yu Li On

    Happy with my previous NOGU purchase.

  • Sandi Richardson On

    Thank you I found the information on how to clean my bracelets very helpful
    I love my firefly and mermaid bracelets
    Thank you

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