10 TIPS TO KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY LOOKING GREAT:

- No contact with water. 

Do not shower or swim with your jewellery. Soap residue, chlorine and salt can stay behind on and in your jewellery, eventually causing discolouration.

- Keep free of perfume/cream.

Don't let your jewellery come into direct contact with soap, perfume, make-up, body lotion and hair spray.

- Sweating.

Take off your jewellery when you know you're about to do heavy work or start a vigorous workout. Sweat affects your jewellery and, besides, it's a shame if you lose your jewellery.

- Take off your jewellery before you go to sleep.

Jewellery wears out faster if she keeps wearing it and there is a chance it will break while sleeping.

- Store well.

It is best to keep your jewellery in a dark, dry place, for example in an organza bag or jewellery box.

- Reduce the risk of knots.

Close necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery with a clasp before you store it. This reduces the chances of tying a knot in your jewellery.

- Put your jewellery on last.

It's best not to put on your jewellery until the very last moment. Of course, you don't want to get caught behind something while putting it on.

- Avoid big pressure.

Avoid putting too much pressure on elastic bracelets. Put them on with care so that the stretch stays well in the jewellery.

- Watch out for chemicals.

If you come into contact with chemicals, take off your jewellery. Don't wear them while cleaning.

- Beware of sunlight or tanning beds.

Do not expose your jewellery to bright sunlight or the sunbed. This can cause your jewellery to discolour.