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Wearing  gold can produce a black color on the skin and jewelry. This can be caused by interaction of chlorides, oils and sulfides on the skin with the alloy material in the jewelry. This can be washed off of the skin and polished from the jewelry.
There are many was to clean your gold jewelry. If you purchase a commercial cleaner, please be sure to follow the directions. These cleansers are a mixture of mild detergent and household ammonia.

Here are some other ways to clean your gold jewelry (not to be used on pearls, opals and other soft gemstones):
- Tarnish may be cleaned using soap and water mixed with a few drops of ammonia.

- Toothpaste can be applied to an old toothbrush. Dampen and scrub the ring like you would brush your teeth. Rinse in cool water and dry.

Your new  STERLING SILVER jewelry has been skillfully filed, sanded and buffed by a silversmith to give you a beautiful, light reflective silver setting or charm. It is up to you to properly take care of this silver to keep it looking like the day you received it.
You may read about many different ways to clean your jewelry. These are some basic recommendations and precautions that you should follow.

Sterling silvers beauty is in the light reflective surface. To avoid scratches please only use a cleaning cloth that is unsoiled, soft, and non-abrasive.
The highest recommended product to use for removing tarnish from sterling silver jewelry is a silver cloth. Rub this cloth in a lengthwise manner, not is a circular motion which may cause scratches.

Gemstones are durable substances, still, they do need some care. Follow a few general rules and they’ll last for generations still looking brand new.
Keep your jewelry clean! Rings in particular tend to collect dirt behind the stone, especially if you wear them on a regular basis. You can clean transparent gemstones by simply soaking them in water with a touch of soap. Use a soft toothbrush to scrub the stone.

Even the hardest gemstones like Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires can shatter with a single well-placed blow especially if they have inclusions, which weaken the crystal structure.

Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. Diamonds, rubies and sapphires will be fine but many other gems may not be: when in doubt, leave it out. Diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and other single-crystal gems can be cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to remove all films and add extra sparkle.
Never use an ultrasonic cleaner or ammonia for cleaning such opaque gemstones like lapis, turquoise, malachite or onyx. They should be wiped clean gently with a moist cloth. These gemstones can be porous and may absorb chemicals, even soap, which may build up inside the stone and discolor it.

To be sure your diamonds always sparkle, it is important to clean them periodically. Here are some recommended methods.
Mild Liquid Detergent
Soak your jewelry in a small bowl of warm, sudsy water made with any mild liquid detergent. Gently brush the diamond jewelry with a soft toothbrush while it is in the suds. Then, rinse each piece under warm running water. Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Make sure to always stopper your sink.
Household Ammonia
Place the jewelry in a small bowl containing a half-and-half solution of ammonia and cold water for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around the front and back of the mounting with a small soft brush. Swish in the solution a second time, rinse and drain on tissue paper.

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