Jewellery Care Guide

Lannah Dunn Fine Jewellery

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Modern pieces from the LD Moderne Collection are crafted under stringent quality controls and carefully inspected prior to being made available for purchase. Once a Lannah Dunn jewel is entrusted to your care, its preservation becomes the responsibility of its wearer.

Many jewels within the Lannah Dunn Antique collection were crafted more than 100 years ago, and preserving these remarkable artefacts for future generations to observe and enjoy should be the shared goal of every custodian.

The Lannah Dunn Jewellery Care Guide provides essential advice on wearing, cleaning and storing your jewellery so that each piece may continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Wearing Your Jewellery

Fine jewellery is ornamental and should be treated with thoughtful care.

A helpful rule to remember is:

Jewellery should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.

To minimise unnecessary wear and potential damage, jewellery should be removed before:

Washing hands
Showering or bathing
Swimming
Exercising or playing sport
Gardening or cleaning
Any heavy or manual activity

Fine jewellery is not designed to be slept in or worn in water.

Jewellery should also be kept away from substances such as soaps, moisturisers, perfumes, chlorine and household chemicals, as these may affect the surface of precious metals and gemstones over time.

Keeping Your Jewellery Clean

Regular cleaning helps maintain the brilliance and longevity of fine jewellery.

Daily wear can expose jewellery to environmental elements such as dust, oils, cosmetics and moisture. These substances may gradually dull the natural radiance of precious metals and gemstones or affect the integrity of settings.

If jewellery comes into contact with substances such as lotions, water or dirt, gently wiping the piece with a soft cloth before storing it can help preserve its condition.

For a deeper clean, professional jewellery cleaning solution is recommended. Lannah Dunn offers specialised cleaning solutions available in store and recommends monthly cleaning at a minimum for regularly worn pieces.

Moisture can negatively impact certain gemstones, so care should be taken when immersing jewellery in cleaning solutions.

Storing Jewellery Correctly

Proper storage plays an important role in preserving the condition of fine jewellery.

To protect your pieces when not being worn:

Store jewellery in its original box, soft pouch or fabric-lined container
Keep pieces separate to prevent scratching, rubbing or tangling
Secure fine chains to avoid knotting
Avoid areas with high humidity or direct sunlight
Ensure gemstones are kept away from hard surfaces that may cause chipping

Individual storage helps maintain both the beauty and structural integrity of your jewellery.

Professional Maintenance

Like other precious objects, fine jewellery requires periodic inspection and professional care to ensure longevity.

The Lannah Dunn Workshop offers specialist servicing and restoration of antique, vintage and modern jewellery, including pieces from the LD collections and custom commissions.

Clients are encouraged to have their jewellery professionally inspected, cleaned and polished at least once every 12 months.

White gold rings may also benefit from rhodium plating every 6–12 months, depending on wear, to maintain their bright white appearance.

If a piece becomes damaged or a stone appears loose, it is important to contact Lannah Dunn promptly to arrange an inspection within the workshop.

Advice from the LD Master Craftsman

“The wear, tear and stress placed on fine jewellery necessitate periodic inspection of its condition. For example, the claws securing a gemstone may loosen or break, or a ring shank may gradually thin after many years of enjoyment.

These changes are not manufacturing faults but the natural result of wear over time — much like replacing worn tyres on a car, though far more glamorous.

Such subtle signs are often only visible under professional inspection. Regular workshop checks help identify issues early and prevent potential damage.”

Pearl & Necklace Maintenance

For pearl and semi-precious bead necklaces and bracelets, periodic restringing is recommended to maintain both their beauty and structural integrity.

General guidelines:

Once a year for regularly worn pieces
Every two to three years for occasional wear

This maintenance helps preserve the quality of the stones or pearls and ensures secure wear.

Additional Jewellery Care & Technical Information

Gemstone Weight & Measurements

Where gemstone weights, dimensions or measurements are stated, these figures are approximate values.

Due to traditional jewellery manufacturing techniques and setting styles, minor variations may occur between stated and actual measurements. These variations fall within normal jewellery manufacturing tolerances and do not affect the overall quality or value of the piece.

Where total gemstone weight is stated, this may represent the combined approximate weight of multiple stones.

Jewellery Care & Use

Fine jewellery should be worn with care. While pieces are prepared to high standards, jewellery is not indestructible and may be susceptible to damage if subjected to impact, excessive force or abrasion.

Clients are encouraged to remove jewellery during activities that may expose pieces to stress, including:

Sport or physical activity
Heavy manual tasks
Swimming or bathing
Exposure to chemicals, perfumes or cleaning products

Damage resulting from such activities is considered general wear or accidental damage rather than a manufacturing defect.

Antique Jewellery & Delicate Constructions

Antique jewellery and delicate settings reflect the craftsmanship and materials of their historical period.

All antique pieces offered by Lannah Dunn are carefully inspected by the Lannah Dunn expert workshop prior to sale, however antique jewels may naturally require thoughtful wear and periodic maintenance over time.

Settings such as fine claws, rub-over mounts, eternity bands and historic constructions may be more susceptible to wear or stone movement if subjected to impact or heavy daily activity.

Such characteristics are consistent with the nature of antique jewellery and do not constitute a fault or manufacturing defect.

The Lannah Dunn workshop remains available to provide inspection, maintenance and repair services to ensure the ongoing enjoyment and preservation of each jewel.