Your monogram jewelry collection is no-doubt cherished. After all, it was made specifically for you, with your initials and your preferences. Naturally, you want to make sure all of your very favorite jewelry pieces endure in the face of everyday wear, but how? In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to clean, store and maintain your monogram jewelry so that it stays in tip-top shape no matter what. Follow these tips to get more mileage out of your personalized jewelry and to prevent oxidation (the natural process that turns the jewelry a darker color), tangling, scratching and breaking.

Monogrammed Large Jewelry Box

Invest in a Good Jewelry Box—If you don’t already have a solid jewelry box, you know that it’s impossibly easy for your jewelry to get lost, tangled or damaged while in storage. Invest in a good-quality jewelry box (preferably a monogrammed one) that has a soft, felt covering and special compartments for rings, bracelets and necklaces. If possible, hang any bracelets, necklaces and chains from a jewelry tree or a unit with hooks or pegs to prevent them from tangling. The best part about a jewelry box is that it keeps your favorite styles organized, so you always know where they are when you’re getting ready and accessorizing.

Store in a Cool, Dry Place—As you already know, moisture is the enemy of jewelry, as it can cause it to rust or tarnish over time. Be sure that you keep your jewelry stored somewhere cool and dry that doesn’t expose pieces to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or ambient dust. If possible, store all of your best pieces within a contained unit with a secure-closing lid.

Store Pieces Individually—You want to make sure that all of your jewelry is stored individually from one another to prevent scratching, tangling and oxidation. One of the simplest ways to do this is to invest in a jewelry box with multiple compartments or to purchase a few felt or cotton jewelry bags so that each piece is separately stored. Just make sure that your jewelry isn’t rubbing against each other or has the opportunity to become tangled.

Jewelry Is the Icing on the Cake

With these fantastic tips, you can be sure your favorite jewelry items will endure for the long-term so that you can continue to use them as the icing on the cake of all your cutest styles. Keeping them clean, lustrous and scuff-free is key to showcasing their very best feature—your monogram!