The expert guide to care for and store your wedding jewellery

Whether it's for sentimental value, repeating them for other occasions or the possibility of passing it down for posterity, cleaning and storing your bridal jewellery is key to making sure it lasts a lifetime To help you out, we got three experts, Narendra M Mehta of Mehta & Sons, Anjali Bhimrajka of Anjali Bhimrajka Fine Jewels and Goutam Soni of Raniwala 1881, to answer every FAQ on protecting your fine jewellery for years to come Gold: Wrap your yellow, white and pink gold sets in a soft cloth and placed safely in a jewellery box.

Diamonds: Pieces encrusted with diamonds should be wrapped in a napkin or a selvyt cloth, before storing them in a jewellery box How to clean your wedding jewellery"Diamond sets as well as jewellery with precious stones should be cleaned with lukewarm water, a mild dishwashing soap and a soft brush Be sure to avoid any strong detergent.

When cleaning, refrain from touching the stone, and handle a ring or necklace by the edges A negative impact on the diamond is made by natural skin oils These can cause grime and thus negatively influence the lustre of the precious stone.

Once washed, wipe it gently with a lint-free cloth," warns Mehta "In the case of Jadau jewellery, water or any kind of chemical should be avoided since it may damage the product," he adds Want to modernise your heritage jewellery? Two experts share their tips3 bridal designers share their tips on storing your wedding lehenga. Source