Yellow is a quintessential spring color that always manages to add such a bright, sunny punch to any outfit. This fresh shade can be seen in some of this season’s Kate Spade New York jewelry collection.

Nothing says summer and tropical quite like the Kate Spade Pineapple Grove series. The fun Pineapple Grove Ring is a fabulous accessory for daytime cocktail parties. It’s a sparkly conversation piece that’s a pure delight to wear. The matching Pineapple Grove Necklace also gives your spring ensemble a touch of aloha-meets-uptown-sophistication.

If you’re more into classic designs with a hint of mod, the lovely Kate Spade Idiom Bangle comes in a pretty scalloped pattern that’s so easy to pair with anything from casual summer dresses to basic business suits.

When it’s time to go for all-out glam, try punctuating that party dress with a pop of springtime yellow using a statement necklace like the Kate Spade Enchanted Garden Bib Necklace or Shimmer Triple Chain Necklace. Adding a substantial necklace instantly adds a distinctive focal point to your look.

Sparkling jewelry adds a splash of energy to your appearance. Keeping it clean and shiny improves its ability to catch and reflect light. No matter how careful you are, jewelry gets dirty as body oils, dust and airborne particles collect on the surface. Restoring it to its original shine and luster is easy once you understand the proper cleaning process. How you clean your jewelry depends primarily on the design and style of the piece you wish to clean. By following a few basic guidelines, nearly any piece of jewelry can be cleaned safely at home.

Gold

Step 1 - Soak gold jewelry in a solution of warm water with a few drops of liquid dish detergent. Think mild here and go for the one that is known to soften the hands.

Step 2 - Remove jewelry from the mixture of detergent and water and scrub gently with a soft-bristled brush. The object is to remove any excess dirt and grime, but go easy on the pressure to avoid scratches to your jewelry. An old electric toothbrush with soft bristles is ideal.

Step 3 - Rinse with warm water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Moisture or soap residue left on jewelry prevents shine and dulls its appearance.

Silver Jewelry

Step 1 - Line a bowl or cup with aluminum foil and place the piece of jewelry in the bowl.

Step 2 - Sprinkle baking soda over the jewelry so it is barely covered.

Step 3 - Pour hot water over the jewelry so it is completely covered. The baking soda will dissolve, releasing air bubbles. The tarnish on the silver will release from the jewelry and bond to the aluminum foil in a chemical reaction.

Step 4 - Remove jewelry and rinse with warm water. Buff to a shine with a soft cloth. If tarnish remains, repeat the process until jewelry is free of tarnish.

Pearls and Gemstones

Step 1 - Fill a cup or bowl with warm water and a little baby bath or baby soap. Not only is baby bath gentle, it is pH neutral and will not harm pearls or gemstones.

Step 2 - Soak the jewelry for a minute or two and remove from the soapy water. Rinse with warm water to remove traces of soap and dirt residue.

Step 3 - Clean with a soft cloth. Avoid any form of abrasion on soft gemstones and pearls. Harder gemstones may be cleaned with a soft-bristled brush.

Step 4 - Polish to a shine with a clean soft cloth.

ingredients
Cup or bowl
Mild dish detergent
Baking soda
Aluminum foil
Soft bristled brush
Soft dry cloth