The use of silver jewelry that often prevents a lot of tarnish, but silver should be cleaned occasionally. Commercial polishing cloths or polishes work best when they first appeared tarnish. Jewels of gold and platinum requires less maintenance, but occasionally a complete cleaning is a good idea.Titanium, tungsten and stainless steel jewelry is not ever wear under normal use, but should be cleaned occasionally with a simple immersion in warm water with soap or detergent and wipe with a soft cloth. Do not use harsh abrasives on stainless steel, which can damage its natural protective layer of rust. Gemstones can be easily cleaned with a soft brush and mild dish soap mixed with water. Do not rub too hard, however, some stones are too soft can be damaged.