Shine On: Mastering the Art of Jewelry Care

Good jewelry should work as hard as you do. At Ava Lockhart every piece is made from 18k gold plated stainless steel that's built to be lived in — showers, workouts, salt water and all. Still, a little care goes a long way. Here's how to keep your pieces looking the way they did on day one.

Wear it — that's the point

Traditional plated jewelry asks you to take it off before water touches it. Ours doesn't. All Ava Lockhart pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic and backed by our Lifetime Color Warranty — if a piece ever loses its color, we replace it. So wear your stack in the pool, at the gym and on holiday; that's exactly what it was designed for.

A quick clean now and then

Skin oils, sunscreen and lotion can dull any metal's shine over time. Every few weeks, give your pieces a gentle wash in lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap, then buff them dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. That's it — no dips, no ultrasonic machines, no special products.

Store it kindly

When a piece is off your body, keep it somewhere soft and dry. A lined box or a small pouch stops chains tangling and stones rubbing against harder surfaces. If you travel a lot, a small jewelry roll is the best money you'll ever spend on your collection.

The few things to avoid

Harsh chemicals are the only real enemy: chlorine-heavy cleaning products, acetone and abrasive polishes. None of them belong near jewelry — ours or anyone's. If you're deep-cleaning the house, take your rings off first.

And if anything ever happens…

That's what the warranty is for. If your Ava Lockhart piece ever tarnishes or loses its color, contact us and we'll send you a brand-new replacement. No receipts hunt, no questions. Explore the pieces everyone's living in over at our Best Sellers.