Jewelry Care & Maintenance
Preserving Your Investment
Every Demali&RiverCo creation is an heirloom in the making. To ensure your bespoke pieces retain their exceptional GIA-standard brilliance across generations, we recommend the following atelier-level care practices.
1. The Ritual of Wear
Fine jewelry should always be the final touch when dressing and the first thing you remove at night.
Avoid Chemicals: Perfumes, hairsprays, and lotions contain chemical agents that form a microscopic film over diamonds, muting their natural fire.
2. Protecting the Setting
While diamonds are the hardest natural substance, the gold and platinum settings cradling them require mindfulness.
High-Impact Activities: Remove your rings before heavy lifting, yoga, or athletic training. Heavy contact with gym equipment can warp metal prongs and risk stone security.
No Chlorine: Never wear fine jewelry in swimming pools or spas. Chlorine structurally weakens gold alloys, inviting stress fractures over time.
3. At-Home Maintenance
To keep your center stones—especially Asscher and step-cuts—crisp between professional visits:
Soak your piece in warm water mixed with a few drops of mild, grease-cutting dish soap.
Lightly sweep the under-gallery and pavilion with a soft-bristled brush to lift natural oils.
Rinse thoroughly under warm water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. (Note: Avoid home ultrasonic cleaners for multi-stone pavé pieces without expert instruction).
4. Bespoke Care Subscriptions & Professional Inspections
Elevate your piece's longevity with our exclusive 6-month maintenance membership. We recommend a professional evaluation every 6 months—matched directly to our subscription cycle—where our master bench jewelers test prong tension, inspect metal integrity, and perform deep ultrasonic restorations to guarantee timeless performance.