Jewelry Care

Jewelry Care GuideAt VitalPiercing, we want your jewelry to shine bright and last long. Proper care ensures your pieces stay beautiful and safe for your skin. Follow these simple tips to keep your jewelry in top condition.
General Jewelry Care Tips
  • Clean Regularly: Gently clean your jewelry after each wear to remove oils, sweat, or dirt. Use lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth or brush. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia.
  • Store Properly: Store jewelry in a dry, cool place, ideally in individual ziplock bag or a lined jewelry box to prevent scratches or tarnishing.
  • Avoid Exposure: Remove jewelry before swimming, showering, exercising, or applying lotions, perfumes, or hairspray. Chemicals and moisture can damage or discolor your pieces.
  • Inspect Regularly: Check for loose components, worn threads, or signs of damage, especially for piercings. Stop wearing damaged jewelry to avoid irritation or injury.
Caring for Specific Materials
  • Sterling Silver: Polish with a soft cloth to maintain shine. To remove tarnish, use a silver polishing cloth or a mild silver cleaner, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Gold & Gold-Plated: Clean with warm water and mild soap. Avoid abrasive materials to protect the finish. Store away from other metals to prevent scratching.
  • Stainless Steel & Titanium: These durable materials resist tarnish but can still collect dirt. Clean with soap and water, and dry completely to maintain their luster.
  • Gemstones & Crystals: Use a soft, damp cloth to clean. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners or harsh chemicals, as they can damage delicate stones.
  • Acrylic & Silicone: Wash with mild soap and water. Avoid high heat or prolonged sun exposure, which can cause warping or fading.
Body Jewelry & Piercing Care
  • Clean Piercings Daily: Follow your piercer’s aftercare instructions. Typically, clean piercings with saline solution or a piercing-safe cleanser to prevent infection.
  • Avoid Overhandling: Don’t twist or turn jewelry in fresh piercings, as this can irritate the skin and slow healing.
  • Choose Hypoallergenic Materials: Opt for materials like surgical-grade stainless steel, titanium, or 14k+ gold to reduce the risk of allergic reactions.
  • Change Jewelry Safely: Only change jewelry once your piercing is fully healed (usually 6-12 weeks, depending on the piercing). Clean both the new jewelry and your hands before swapping.
When to Seek Professional Help
  • If your jewelry shows significant wear, tarnish, or damage, consult a professional jeweler for repair or restoration.
  • For piercing issues like redness, swelling, or discomfort, contact your piercer or a healthcare professional immediately.
Why Proper Care MattersCaring for your body jewelry not only keeps it looking stunning but also ensures your comfort and safety. Well-maintained jewelry enhances your style and protects your skin, letting you wear your favorite pieces with confidence.

 

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Eddy B.
Great customer service

Great customer service. Very nice jewelry.

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Kelly
Does not irritate my

Does not irritate my ears!

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Anonymous
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Fast delivery, easy page to look through, good prices

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Myra F.
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So many styles to choose from, anyone looking for a style for any place one has a piercing , this is the place to go.

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Pheobe

The nose ring was great quality

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Charlotte B.

Great quality, exactly as described

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A*******s

quality was really good looked exactly like the picture

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Myrea G.

very cute and came quick. good quality! so small im afraid of dropping it lol

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Nicole W.

The jewelry was as described.

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Nicole W.

The item was as described

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Sophia M.

Bought from here before and needed a different size. Love them I got 20g 8mm length and 2.5 mm sized gems!! Super happy they helped my irritation bumps disappear.

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trotter2345

This is really cute and comfortable. It's my new day to day wear. I barely notice it's there, in the best way.

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The item is as described.

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Megan C.

Great products and quick shipping

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Jill

Item as described. Prompt shipping.

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Susan M.

As described and arrived quick

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Susan M.

As described and arrive quick

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Nicole M.

Cute little sparkly gem. Great

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S B.

Perfect fit and awesome piece in my package, will order for myself refer my clients <3

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myonlineshopping1986

Really great product. Thank you

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myonlineshopping1986

Very good product. Would get again

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myonlineshopping1986

These met my needs and were lovely

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myonlineshopping1986

I love these. Would buy again

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Kim

Great product!! Packaged well. Exactly as described

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FireDragonll x.

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Sophia M.

Very pretty will buy again

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theelliotts2011

Can’t wait to wear in my Tragus

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Alyssa r.

Perfect size and super cute!!

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abydos482003

Love my items, just as decribed.

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jessica z.

Item is exactly what I needed

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Melissa H.

Good quality arrived on time

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Adelle C.

I had L bars in both my nostrils that would often rip out in my sleep as soon they had healed from the last time so I got these and they’re perfect and very comfortable and I forget they’re there most of the time

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Jesse B.

Great quality! Easy to put in!!

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Megan B.

Great earring for my piercings