Jewellery Care Instructions
Your jewellery is designed to bring beauty and joy for years to come. Proper care will ensure it stays as stunning as the day you bought it. Follow these simple tips to preserve the brilliance of your silver and gold pieces:
1. General Care Tips for All Jewellery
Avoid Moisture and Chemicals:
Remove your jewellery before swimming, showering, or exercising. Keep it away from harsh chemicals, such as perfumes, hairsprays, and cleaning products, which can dull its shine or damage the metal.
Store Properly:
Store each piece in a soft pouch or a jewellery box with separate compartments to avoid scratching. Use anti-tarnish strips for silver items to prevent tarnishing.
Wear Last, Remove First:
Put your jewellery on after applying makeup, lotions, and perfumes, and remove it before starting your skincare or bedtime routine.
2. Caring for Silver Jewellery
Prevent Tarnishing:
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time due to exposure to air, moisture, and oils. To minimise tarnish, wear your silver jewellery often, as skin oils can help keep it shiny.
Clean Regularly:
Clean with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing to remove dirt and oils. For deeper cleaning:
Use a silver polishing cloth.
For heavily tarnished pieces, soak in a mixture of warm water, mild soap, and a pinch of baking soda. Rinse and pat dry.
Avoid Prolonged Storage:
Long-term storage without protection can accelerate tarnishing. Keep silver jewellery in airtight bags or containers when not in use.
3. Caring for Gold Jewellery
Polish with Care:
Clean your gold jewellery with a mild soap solution and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can scratch the surface.
Protect the Coating (For Gold-Plated or Silver-Infused Gold):
Gently wipe the jewellery with a damp cloth to maintain the gold layer. Avoid scrubbing to prevent wear.
Prevent Scratches:
Gold is a softer metal, so avoid wearing gold jewellery during physical activities or while handling rough surfaces.
4. Special Tips for Pieces with Stones or Pendants
Inspect Regularly:
Check for loose settings or clasps to avoid losing stones or pendants. If you have damaged jewellery please contact us and we may be able to help you fix the item at a quoted cost.
Gentle Cleaning for Stones:
Use a soft brush and warm soapy water to clean settings around gemstones or charms. Avoid soaking jewellery with glued settings, as moisture can weaken the adhesive.
5. Long-Term Maintenance
Professional Cleaning:
Take your jewellery to a jeweller for professional cleaning once or twice a year, especially for intricate designs or heavily worn items.
Replating Services (For Gold-Plated or Silver-Infused Gold):
Over time, the gold layer on plated or silver-infused jewellery may wear off. Consider replating services to restore its original brilliance.
6. Travel Tips
Use a travel jewellery organiser with padded compartments to prevent scratches.Avoid packing silver and gold jewellery together to prevent metal interaction.
Your Jewellery, Your Style
With a little care, your silver and gold jewellery can stay radiant and timeless, just like your personal style. If you have any questions or need more assistance, feel free to contact us – we’re here to help you shine!