Artificial jewellery can last longer than generally expected if stored in airtight, good quality cloth lined boxes which prevent their direct contact with air hence retaining their lustre and polish for a longer time. Different jewels must also be kept in separate compartments to avoid them brushing over each other and causing little, often not very visible marks that hamper the shine and make your favourite artificial jewel look old. Additionally, one must clean their artificial jewellery items with lukewarm water after every use.