How to Care for Personalised Jewellery: 10 Do's and Don'ts

Hands gently drying an engraved bracelet with a soft cloth

To preserve personalised jewellery, wear it gently, clean it with warm water and mild soap, dry it with a soft cloth, store each piece separately, and keep it away from harsh chemicals and rough polishes. With Belle Fever's Monel Silver and Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold, you do not need to take it off to shower, because the metal is waterproof and non-tarnishing.

A piece that carries a name, a date or a memory deserves a little care. The good news is that it does not take much. Here are ten simple do's and don'ts to keep your personalised jewellery as precious as the moment it represents.

Personalised necklaces stored in separate compartments of a wooden jewellery box

What should you do to keep personalised jewellery looking its best?

1. Do wear it every day

Personalised jewellery is meant to be worn. Monel Silver, Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold are waterproof, sweat-proof and non-tarnishing, so you can keep your piece on in the shower, at the gym or in the pool. Being worn is part of what keeps it close to you.

2. Do put it on last

Put your jewellery on after perfume, lotion, sunscreen and hairspray. It keeps product build-up off the surface and helps an engraving stay crisp and easy to read.

3. Do clean it gently

A quick clean is all it needs. Rinse your piece in warm water with a drop of mild soap, then dry it well with a soft, lint-free cloth. A soft brush can help lift anything caught in an engraving or around a birthstone.

4. Do store each piece separately

Keep your jewellery in a clean, dry place when you are not wearing it. A soft pouch or its own compartment in a jewellery box stops chains from tangling and pieces from scratching each other. Our jewellery boxes, including the Personalised Wooden Musical Jewellery Box, give each piece a safe home.

5. Do check clasps and settings now and then

Every so often, check the clasp, jump rings and any birthstones or crystals. If something looks loose, stop wearing that piece until it is sorted so nothing is lost.

A woman taking off her necklace before gardening

What should you avoid when caring for personalised jewellery?

6. Don't use harsh chemicals

Take your jewellery off before using bleach or strong household cleaners. These can dull the finish and wear around the edges of an engraving over time.

7. Don't use rough polishes or abrasives

Skip toothpaste, scouring pads, paper towels and harsh polishing products. Monel Silver does not tarnish, so it never needs heavy polishing. A soft cloth is all it takes.

8. Don't wear fine pieces for heavy work or contact sport

The metal is strong, but fine chains and clasps can catch or snap when you are lifting, gardening or playing contact sport. Pop them off for these moments to avoid accidental damage or loss.

9. Don't sleep in delicate chains

Fine chains can tangle or snag overnight. Taking them off before bed gives them a rest and keeps them looking their best.

10. Don't try to repair it yourself

If a chain breaks or a clasp fails, avoid fixing or reshaping it at home, which can cause damage you cannot undo. Get in touch with our team instead. Every Belle Fever piece is covered by a 365-day warranty.

Why does Belle Fever jewellery need so little care?

Belle Fever jewellery is crafted from our own materials, created because our founder's treasured name necklace tarnished within weeks. Monel Silver is hypoallergenic, nickel-free and non-tarnishing. Our gold and rose gold tones, Moneil Gold and Moneil Rose Gold, have the gold infused rather than plated, so the colour does not rub off. That means: