Jewellery Care Guide

Why care matters

Every RoopVedika piece is plated fashion jewellery: a base metal finished in gold or silver tone, set with stones, kundan, pearls or enamel. The finish is what you see and love, and it lasts longest when it is kept dry, kept apart and handled gently. A few seconds of care after each wear makes the difference between a piece that lasts a season and one you hand down.

Last on, first off

Put jewellery on after perfume, hairspray, lotion and make-up have dried, and take it off before you undress, wash your face or go to bed. Perfume and creams are the most common cause of dull or patchy plating.

Remove pieces for the shower, pool, sea, gym, cooking and cleaning. Water, sweat, chlorine and salt all wear plating down.

After every wear

Wipe the piece gently with a soft, dry cotton or microfibre cloth to lift sweat and skin oils. Let it air for a few minutes before you put it away, especially after a long evening or a warm day.

Never use metal polish, silver dip, toothpaste, baking soda, sanitiser or tissue on plated jewellery. They are abrasive and remove the finish.

Storing your pieces

Store each piece on its own in a dry pouch or a lined box compartment, so stones and plating never rub against each other. Lay necklaces flat or hang them to prevent tangles, and fasten clasps before storing.

Keep jewellery away from bathrooms and damp cupboards. In humid months, a sachet of silica gel in your jewellery box keeps moisture out. Keep occasion pieces in the box they arrived in.

Kundan, polki and stone-set pieces

Stones and kundan are set with adhesive and foil behind them, so never soak these pieces in water. Clean only with a dry soft brush or cloth, and avoid pressing on settings. If a stone feels loose, stop wearing the piece and write to us before it falls out.

Pearls and meenakari

Pearls and faux pearls are soft: wear them last, keep them away from perfume, and store them flat rather than hanging, so the thread does not stretch. Meenakari enamel can chip if knocked, so store enamel pieces in their own compartment and take them off before heavy work.

Bangles and rings

Bangles and rings touch hands and surfaces all day, so they need the most care. Take them off before washing hands or applying hand cream. Slide bangles on with a little turn rather than forcing them over the knuckles. Choosing the right size from our bangle size chart reduces rubbing and wear.

Travelling with jewellery

Pack pieces in individual pouches inside a hard case or the box they arrived in, and keep them in your hand luggage. Fasten chains and earring backs before packing so nothing tangles or bends in transit.

Anti-tarnish finishes

Where a product mentions an anti-tarnish coat, it is intended to slow tarnish under normal wear. It does not make a piece waterproof or guarantee its colour forever, so the care steps above still apply. See Anti-Tarnish & Warranty for what this label means.

Need help with a piece?

If something arrives damaged, defective or not as described, our Returns & Refunds policy applies. For any care question, write to us or message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the piece, and we will tell you how to look after it.