Care & Maintenance
Keep The
Brilliance
Your CLEARCUTVVS pieces are built to last a lifetime. Follow these care guides to keep your VVS moissanite stones and solid .925 sterling silver looking as brilliant as the day you received them.
Why Care Matters
Brilliance Is Permanent — Film Is Not
Moissanite's fire and brilliance come from its refractive index — higher than any other gemstone. That optical property never fades. What does change is the thin film of oils, lotions, and everyday residue that settles on the stone's surface and beneath its setting.
Sterling silver tarnishes through a natural reaction with sulfur in the air. It's not damage — it's reversible chemistry. With simple habits, both your stones and metal will hold their original luster for decades.
Stone Care
Cleaning Moissanite
Prepare a Gentle Solution
Mix warm (not hot) water with a few drops of mild dish soap in a small bowl. Avoid harsh detergents, antibacterial soaps, or anything with moisturizers — residue dulls the stone's fire.
Soak Briefly
Let your moissanite piece sit in the solution for 5–10 minutes. This loosens oils from skin, lotion, and everyday wear that settle behind the stone and mute its brilliance.
Brush Lightly
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean around the setting and beneath the stone. Focus on the pavilion (the pointed underside) — that's where light enters and where grime hides most.
Rinse & Dry
Rinse under warm running water, then pat dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Air-drying leaves water spots; a soft cloth restores the full sparkle instantly.
Metal Care
Cleaning Solid .925 Silver
Wipe After Every Wear
Before storing, wipe your .925 sterling silver with a polishing cloth. This removes oils and moisture from your skin — the two things that accelerate tarnish the fastest.
Wash Periodically
Every few weeks, wash silver in warm soapy water using a soft cloth. Never use abrasives, baking soda pastes, or scouring pads — they scratch the surface and remove the finish.
Use a Polishing Cloth
For early tarnish, a dedicated silver polishing cloth restores the shine. Use straight back-and-forth motions, not circular ones, to avoid emphasizing micro-scratches.
Store Airtight
Keep silver in an airtight bag or anti-tarnish pouch with a small silica packet. Exposure to air and humidity is the #1 cause of tarnish — proper storage prevents it entirely.
Protect Your Pieces
What To Avoid
Chlorine & Bleach
Pools, hot tubs, and household bleach permanently damage and discolor sterling silver. Remove all jewelry before exposure.
Harsh Chemicals
Acetone, alcohol-based products, and ultrasonic cleaners with strong solutions can affect both the metal finish and stone setting.
Cosmetics & Perfume
Hairspray, lotion, perfume, and makeup leave a film on moissanite that kills its fire. Put jewelry on last, take it off first.
Extreme Heat
Sudden temperature changes can stress settings. Remove pieces before saunas, hot yoga, or direct prolonged sun on car dashboards.
Routine
Maintenance Schedule
Daily
Wipe silver pieces with a polishing cloth before storing
Weekly
Full clean of moissanite stones with warm soapy water
Monthly
Deep clean silver and inspect settings for looseness
Yearly
Professional cleaning and prong/setting inspection
Storage
Proper Storage
Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or airtight zip-top bag to prevent scratching and slow tarnish.
Add a small silica gel packet to each storage bag to absorb moisture — the leading cause of silver tarnish.
Keep pieces away from direct sunlight and humid environments like bathrooms.
For travel, use a padded jewelry roll; never toss loose pieces into a bag where they can collide.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Will my moissanite ever lose its brilliance?
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No. Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale — second only to diamond — so it resists scratching and clouding under normal wear. Brilliance is an optical property of the stone's cut and will never fade; cleaning simply removes the surface film that temporarily mutes it.
How often should I clean my jewelry?
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For pieces worn daily, a quick wipe after wear and a full clean every 1–2 weeks keeps them looking new. Occasion pieces need a refresh before and after each wear. A professional check of settings is recommended once a year.
Why does my sterling silver tarnish?
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Tarnish is a natural reaction between silver and sulfur compounds in the air. It's not a defect — it's chemistry. .925 silver (92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for strength) will tarnish when exposed to air, moisture, and skin oils, but it's fully reversible with proper cleaning and storage.
Can I wear my CLEARCUTVVS pieces every day?
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Yes. Moissanite is durable enough for everyday wear, and our settings are built to last. The only rule: remove pieces before swimming, heavy workouts, or handling harsh chemicals to protect the metal finish and stone security.
Do moissanite stones pass a diamond tester?
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Yes — every CLEARCUTVVS moissanite is tester-approved. Moissanite conducts heat similarly to diamond, which is why it registers on standard thermal diamond testers. This is a feature of the stone's physical properties, not a coating or treatment.
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