Why does jewelry get scratched?
🔹 Soft metal – gold and silver are fairly soft on their own, especially when the alloy contains few additives.
🔹 Improper storage – if jewelry is kept in one box without dividers, the pieces rub against each other.
🔹 Contact with hard objects – keys, glass, a bag, a phone – all of these can leave scratches.
🔹 Wearing several pieces on one hand – rings and bracelets can rub against each other and get damaged.
🔹 Using the wrong cleaning products – hard brushes, powders, and abrasive pastes only make things worse.

Which jewelry scratches the most?
💍 14K (585) and 18K (750) gold – a soft metal that scratches easily with daily wear.
💍 Silver – tarnishes and picks up fine scratches faster than gold.
💍 Platinum – stronger than gold, but also prone to micro-damage.
💍 Stones – even diamonds can chip under a strong impact!

❗ The lower the gold’s purity, the harder it is. For example, 9K (375) gold is more scratch-resistant than 18K (750).

How to avoid scratches on jewelry
✅ Take your jewelry off before doing housework
Cleaning products, sand, and hard surfaces all lead to damage.

✅ Store your jewelry properly
Use soft jewelry boxes with a separate compartment for each piece.

✅ Don’t wear several rings on one finger
Rings rub against each other and pick up scratches faster.

✅ Have your jewelry polished once a year
A jeweler can remove minor scratches and restore the piece’s original shine.

✅ Clean your jewelry only with gentle products
Hard brushes and abrasive powders are forbidden! Use soft cloths and jewelry cleaning solutions.

✅ Take your jewelry off before sports and sleep
During active movement, jewelry can rub against your skin, hard surfaces, and even other pieces.

What to do if your jewelry is already scratched
🔹 Light scratches can be removed with a special polishing cloth.
🔹 Deep damage can only be removed in a jewelry workshop with professional polishing.
🔹 If the scratches are very severe, it may be worth reworking the piece, for example by giving it a matte finish.

Conclusion
To keep your jewelry in perfect condition, wear it carefully, store it properly, and clean it from time to time. And if scratches do appear, don’t worry! Professional polishing will easily bring back the shine.

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