Jewellery Care
Made to be worn every day and treasured for a lifetime. Our jewellers share how to clean, store and protect your Bond pieces, and every piece you buy from us comes with complimentary cleaning whenever you visit.
Made To Last
Crafted to be worn, every single day
Every Bond ring is handcrafted in solid gold or platinum and set with diamonds chosen for their brilliance. They are made for real life: for every commute, celebration and quiet Sunday morning.
A little care keeps that first-day sparkle for decades. This guide brings together the advice our jewellers give in the showroom every day.
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Lifetime Warranty
Manufacturing defects repaired or replaced, free of charge.
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Complimentary Cleaning
Ultrasonic clean while you wait, for every Bond piece.
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Stone Check
Claws and settings inspected at every visit.
At A Glance
Four habits for lifelong sparkle
The simple rituals that keep your jewellery looking the way it did on the day you first wore it.
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Clean Gently
Warm water, a drop of mild washing-up liquid and a soft brush. Little and often keeps diamonds bright.
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Store Separately
Rest each piece in its Bond box or its own lined compartment so diamonds never scratch your metal.
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Take It Off
Remove rings for the gym, swimming, cleaning and gardening. Impacts and chemicals cause most damage.
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Visit Us Yearly
Bring your pieces in for a complimentary ultrasonic clean and a check of every claw and setting.
Cleaning At Home
A five-minute ritual for brilliant sparkle
Lotions, soap and everyday life leave a film on diamonds that dulls their fire. Clean your rings every couple of weeks to keep light pouring through the stone.
Prepare a warm bath
Fill a small bowl with warm (not hot) water and a few drops of gentle washing-up liquid.
Soak for five minutes
Let your ring rest in the water to loosen everyday build-up behind the stone.
Brush softly
Use a soft, baby-sized toothbrush around the claws, under the stone and along the band.
Rinse and dry
Rinse under warm running water with the plug in, then pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Polish to finish
Buff the metal with the polishing cloth supplied with your Bond piece.
Jeweller's Tip Never use bleach, toothpaste or abrasive cleaners. If a stone feels loose or rattles, stop and bring it to us before cleaning.
Complimentary Ultrasonic Cleaning
Bring in any piece purchased from Bond and we will restore its sparkle while you wait. Every clean begins with a careful inspection of the claws and setting, so you leave with total peace of mind. Perfect before a wedding, an anniversary or simply because.
Storage
A safe place to rest
Diamond is the hardest natural material on earth, which means it can scratch other jewellery, including other diamond pieces. Where your jewellery rests matters.
◆ Use your Bond box
Each piece arrives in a fabric-lined box designed to cushion and protect it.
◆ Keep pieces apart
Separate compartments or soft pouches stop rings scratching one another and chains tangling.
◆ Choose one spot
Always return your jewellery to the same place. It is the simplest way never to misplace it.
◆ Away from steam and sun
Keep jewellery out of bathrooms and direct sunlight, where humidity and heat can affect delicate stones.
Everyday Wear
When to take it off
We know your ring rarely leaves your finger. These are the moments when slipping it off protects it most.
Gym & Sport
Weights and grips can bend a band out of shape and loosen claws.
Swimming & Hot Tubs
Chlorine weakens gold alloys, and cold water shrinks fingers.
Cleaning & Chemicals
Bleach and household sprays dull metal and stones.
Gardening & DIY
Soil, grit and knocks are the enemy of fine settings.
Cooking & Baking
Dough and oils collect under the stone and dim its sparkle.
Lotions & Sleep
Apply creams first, and remove rings at night to avoid snagging.
Metal Care
Caring for your precious metal
Each metal ages in its own beautiful way. Here is what to expect, and how we can help.
Warm & timeless
18k Yellow Gold
A rich, durable alloy. Over time it develops a soft satin lustre; a professional polish restores its mirror shine.
Bright & icy
18k White Gold
Finished with rhodium for a brilliant white. This plating gently wears with time; re-plating brings back the bright finish.
Soft & romantic
18k Rose Gold
Its copper content makes it strong and its blush deepens beautifully. Keep it away from chlorine and harsh chemicals.
Naturally white
950 Platinum
Dense and hard-wearing, platinum forms a soft patina rather than losing metal. Polish it back to a high shine at any time.
Diamonds & Gemstones
Keeping every stone brilliant
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Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds
Chemically identical and equally hard, natural and lab-grown diamonds need exactly the same care. Oils from skin are their biggest enemy, so clean regularly to keep the light pouring through.
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Coloured Gemstones
Sapphires and rubies are tough, but softer stones such as emeralds can be sensitive to heat and ultrasonic cleaning. Clean them only with lukewarm soapy water and ask us before any professional clean.
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Pavé & Delicate Settings
Tiny claws hold pavé and micro-set diamonds in place. Brush them gently, avoid snagging on knitwear, and let us check them at least once a year.
Our Lifetime Promise
Cared for long after you leave
Every piece from Bond Jewellery & Diamonds is backed by our complimentary Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty, covering defects in workmanship from the date of purchase. If a manufacturing fault ever arises, we will repair or replace your piece, including return shipping, at no cost to you.
✓ Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty
✓ Complimentary ultrasonic cleaning, while you wait
✓ Claw and setting inspection at every visit
✓ Expert resizing, polishing and re-plating services
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We advise against it. Soap, shampoo and conditioner can leave a residue on the stone and its setting, gradually dulling its sparkle and potentially weakening prong integrity over time.
Absolutely — in fact, we encourage it. However, we recommend removing it during swimming, intensive exercise, gardening, cooking and cleaning to minimise exposure to chemicals and physical impact.
For high-contact activities such as weightlifting, boxing or team sports, we strongly recommend removing your ring. Low-impact activities like yoga or walking pose less of a risk, though caution is always wise.
The fabric-lined box or pouch that came with your purchase is ideal. Store it in a consistent, easy-to-remember spot away from direct sunlight and moisture.
We suggest a gentle home clean every one to two months, depending on how often it is worn. A professional ultrasonic clean once a year is also recommended to address areas that are difficult to reach at home.
Yes, always. Chlorinated pool water and salt water can both affect metal quality and loosen stone settings over time. Cold water can also temporarily shrink your fingers, increasing the chance of losing your ring.
Stop wearing it and contact us at Bond Jewellery & Diamonds as soon as possible. Attempting any DIY repairs can cause further damage. For pieces covered under our Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty, we will arrange assessment and repair at no cost to you.
Yes. We offer complimentary ultrasonic cleaning for all jewellery purchased from us. Simply book a drop-in appointment and our team will have your piece looking radiant again within minutes.
We recommend a professional clean and inspection at least once a year, and before any special occasion. For every piece bought from Bond, our ultrasonic cleaning is complimentary and completed while you wait.
No. Lab-grown diamonds have the same chemical make-up and hardness as natural diamonds, so the same cleaning, storage and wear advice applies.
White gold is finished with a bright rhodium plating, which gradually softens with wear and reveals the warmer gold beneath. This is completely normal. Re-plating restores the bright white finish; speak to our team to arrange it.
Book a complimentary clean
Visit our showroom for an ultrasonic clean and setting check, or speak to our jewellers about polishing, re-plating and resizing.