The Micoryan Journal

Rhodium-plated silver chain necklace with pearl
What Is Rhodium Plating? Why White Gold and Silver Get Rhodium-Plated
Rhodium plating gives white gold and silver their bright, mirror-white shine and helps resist tarnish. Here's what it is, why it wears, and how to care for it. Read more...
How to Care for Stainless Steel and PVD-Coated Jewellery
Stainless steel is the lowest-maintenance jewellery metal there is, and PVD coatings are tougher than traditional plating — but neither is invincible. The full care routine. Read more...
How to Care for Platinum Jewellery: Patina, Polishing and Storage
Platinum never tarnishes, but it does develop a satin patina from daily wear. What that patina is, how to clean platinum, and how to store it properly. Read more...
How to Care for Natural Stone Jewellery: Jade, Agate, Turquoise, Amber and More
Natural stones vary enormously — agate is tough, amber is soft, turquoise is porous. A stone-by-stone care and storage guide so nothing fades, cracks or dulls. Read more...
How to Care for Cubic Zirconia Jewellery So It Keeps Its Sparkle
Cubic zirconia dulls faster than diamond or moissanite because oils cling to it readily — but a gentle clean brings it straight back. The full care and storage routine. Read more...
How to Care for Moissanite Jewellery: Does It Get Cloudy?
Moissanite does not permanently cloud — it just collects oils like any brilliant stone. How to clean moissanite, whether it scratches, and how to store it. Read more...
How to Care for Diamond Jewellery: Why Diamonds Go Dull and How to Fix It
Diamonds are the hardest natural material on Earth, yet they lose their sparkle surprisingly fast. Why it happens, how to clean them safely, and how to store them. Read more...
How to Care for Brass Jewellery (and Why It Turns Skin Green)
Brass jewellery tarnishes and can leave a harmless green mark on skin — both are easy to manage. How to clean, wear and store brass so it keeps its warm golden glow. Read more...
How to Care for Gold and Gold-Plated Jewellery So It Keeps Its Shine
Solid gold, gold vermeil and gold-plated jewellery each need slightly different care. Here is how to clean, wear and store each one so the shine lasts. Read more...
How to Store Jewellery Properly (and Stop It Tangling, Tarnishing and Scratching)
Most jewellery damage happens in the drawer, not on the body. How to store gold, silver, pearls and gemstones — including the anti-tarnish tricks jewellers actually use. Read more...
Can You Shower, Swim or Work Out in Your Jewellery? An Honest Answer
"Waterproof jewellery" is one of the most searched — and most oversold — terms in the industry. What water, sweat, chlorine and salt actually do to each metal, honestly explained. Read more...
How to Clean Jewellery at Home: Gold, Silver, Pearls and Gemstones
One cleaning method does not fit all jewellery. The safe way to clean gold, plated and vermeil pieces, sterling silver, pearls and gemstones at home — and the popular tricks to avoid. Read more...
Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Yes, sterling silver tarnishes — and it's completely normal and reversible. Here's the science behind why silver darkens, how to clean it safely, and how rhodium plating changes the picture. Read more...