Enamel Jewelry Care: How to Keep Your Colorful Pieces Looking Their Best

If enamel jewelry had a personality, it would be the friend who shows up to brunch in the perfect outfit without even trying. Glossy, colorful, happy to be here, but definitely not chaotic. And like any polished friend, enamel appreciates a little consideration to stay looking fresh.

GLDN’s enamel pieces—from the wavy charm of the Aura Enamel Flow Ring to the sweet pop of the Aura Enamel Heart Charm to the splashy joy of the Confetti Enamel Bracelet–are designed to bring color to your everyday styling. With a few simple habits (truly simple, no long rulebook required), your enamel will stay as bright as the day it joined your jewelry box.

Let’s walk through what enamel loves, what it avoids, and how to keep that glossy finish feeling like the highlight of your look.

What enamel actually is–and why that matters

Enamel is a smooth, glossy coating fused onto metal. That’s it, no mystery, no magic spell, no paint pretending to be something more. Much like ceramic, enamel is powdered glass mixed with pigments. It’s durable, colorful, and gives jewelry that unmistakable shine we all gravitate toward. 

Because enamel has that glass-like quality, it’s naturally resistant to everyday wear but doesn’t love extreme environments or rough encounters. Think of it like a favorite ceramic mug: you use it constantly, but you’re not tossing it into a pile of keys.

The easy everyday habits that keep enamel happy

Enamel care basics are beautifully straightforward–more “gentle respect” than “special treatment.” Think of these habits like quiet guardrails that help your enamel live a long, glossy, drama-free life.

Enamel stays happiest when it’s kept dry, away from strong chemicals, and protected from anything that might scratch or bang into it. That means taking it off before showering or swimming, applying lotions and perfumes before putting on your jewelry, and giving it a soft place to rest when you set it down for the night.

How to clean your enamel jewelry (gently is the whole point)

Every now and then, you may notice your enamel looking a little less shiny–a bit of lotion here, a smudge of life there. Fortunately, enamel responds beautifully to a gentle clean.

A soft cloth, a touch of mild soap, and lukewarm water are all you need. Lightly dampen the cloth, swipe the enamel to remove residue, then wipe again with clean water and dry fully. No soaking required, no scrubbing, no fancy tools.

Just a small moment of kindness restores the shine.

What different enamel pieces need (spoiler: not much)

Each type of enamel jewelry interacts with the world differently, so here’s how to think about them without repeating any of the basics you already know.

Rings

Rings meet the world head-on, literally. Door handles, countertops, shopping carts, mystery edges you didn’t see coming. If you're wearing something like the Aura Enamel Flow Ring, just be a touch mindful of how enthusiastically your hands move through life. It’s not fragile, it just appreciates not being used as a tiny battering ram.

Bracelets

Bracelets spend a lot of time grazing desks, keyboards, steering wheels… you get it. A piece like the Confetti Enamel Bracelet stays happiest when it’s not stacked directly against chunkier metal pieces that might bump its enamel surface. Give it a little breathing room and it’ll shine for you.

Necklaces

Necklaces don’t face impact the same way rings and bracelets do, but they do love staying untangled. Items like the Confetti Enamel Chain or Aura Enamel Bead Necklace appreciate being stored clasped so they don’t twist around themselves. Beyond that? They’re low-fuss and ready to layer.

Troubleshooting without stress

Enamel is wonderfully straightforward, so when something looks off, the fix usually is too.

If the surface looks cloudy, it’s almost always buildup and a gentle clean is your answer. If you spot a genuine chip, it won’t heal on its own. That’s when you reach out to Customer Care for help.

And if you’re wondering whether enamel can handle everyday wear? The answer is yes, as long as you follow the simple care habits above, enamel loves joining your daily stack.

Styling ideas to make your enamel even more you

Part of enamel’s charm is how effortlessly it brings personality to your look. You can keep it minimal or lean into color,  it plays nicely in both directions.

Try adding the Aura Enamel Heart Charm to a hand-built charm necklace for a soft, meaningful pop. Pair the Confetti Enamel Bracelet with delicate gold chains to keep the color front and center without overwhelming the wrist. Or anchor your ring stack with the Aura Enamel Flow Ring and let the rest of your bands support it like the color icon it is.

If you want even more layering ideas, this GLDN favorite is full of inspiration: 10 Unique Ways to Customize Your Jewelry

Quick care summary 

• Keep enamel dry and away from strong chemicals.

• Put jewelry on after lotions or perfumes.

• Store it gently, ideally separate from other pieces.

• Clean with a soft cloth, mild soap, and lukewarm water.

• Treat it with the kind of care you give things you want to keep beautiful.

With these simple habits, your enamel jewelry stays glossy, colorful, and ready to brighten your day every time you reach for it.