Most jewelry can be cleaned with mild dish soap, baking soda, and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh scrubbing. Use gentle, material-specific methods for silver, gold, pearls, gemstones, and costume pieces.

Warm soapy water works best to clean stainless steel. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia, as well as abrasive materials. To achieve a sleek finish, apply a little bit of olive oil onto a ...