Jewelry Care
If you take care of your gold-filled jewelry it can last you a lifetime! BUT there are several things that can affect the quality of this material over time. Follow the tips provided for the best lasting quality.
Day to Day Maintenance:
-Clean your jewelry regularly with warm water and pat dry with a soft cloth.
-You can shower in your jewelry but avoid wearing in saltwater or chlorinated pools. Salt water can damage metals over time.
-DO NOT wear in hot tubs. The combination of heat and chemicals has been found to cause discoloration.
-Keep jewelry as dry as possible and store properly.
-Store in an airtight or low humidity environment. (The jewelry pouch provided is a great option.)
-Avoid exposure to heavy detergents and cleaning agents. These harsh chemicals are highly damaging.
-Perfumes, hairsprays, lotions, sunscreens, and some cosmetics can cause gold-filled jewelry to tarnish due to harsh chemicals. Apply these prior to putting on your jewelry and make sure to clean your jewelry when you remove it.
-Avoid excess touching and sweating on jewelry. Some body chemistries are especially harder on jewelry. It’s best to take your jewelry off when you workout or sweat a-lot.
-Avoid sleeping in your jewelry. This will prevent it from getting caught and broken or obtaining excess oils.
-After each wear, gently wipe down with a soft cloth to remove any makeup/oils.
Deep Cleaning:
Jewelry gets dirty. It happens. If your jewelry needs a little extra care or has been exposed to harmful chemicals follow these steps:
-Fill up a bowl with lukewarm water and a mild detergent. A mild hand soap works great.
-Place your jewelry in the bowl and let soak for 5-10 mins.
-If it needs some extra attention, gently scrub with an ultrasoft toothbrush.
-Rince in lukewarm water for a few moments.
-Dry well with a soft cloth, making sure to pat dry, not rub.
-Ensure it is completely dry before storing.
Sterling silver is a great metal that can last a lifetime if taken care of properly, but it does need extra attention to ensure it maintains its high quality.
Day to Day Maintenance:
-You can shower in your jewelry but avoid wearing in saltwater or chlorinated pools. Salt water can damage metals over time.
-DO NOT wear in hot tubs. The combination of heat and chemicals has been found to cause discoloration.
-Keep jewelry as dry as possible and store properly.
-Store in an airtight or low humidity environment. (The jewelry pouch provided is a great option.)
-Avoid exposure to heavy detergents and cleaning agents. These harsh chemicals are highly damaging.
-Perfumes, hairsprays, lotions, sunscreens, and some cosmetics can cause gold-filled jewelry to tarnish due to harsh chemicals. Apply these prior to putting on your jewelry and make sure to clean your jewelry when you remove it.
-Avoid excess touching and sweating on jewelry. Some body chemistries are especially harder on jewelry. It’s best to take your jewelry off when you workout or sweat a-lot.
-Avoid sleeping in your jewelry. This will prevent it from getting caught and broken or obtaining excess oils.
-After each wear, gently wipe down with a soft cloth to remove any makeup/oils.
Deep Cleaning:
Sterling silver is prone to tarnishing over time with exposure to oxygen, salt, and moisture. The best practice is to keep it in a moisture free container when not being worn and keep it free from chemicals. But there’s good news! If tarnishing does occur, it is easy to repair.
-Fill up a bowl with lukewarm water and a mild detergent. A mild hand soap works great.
-Place your jewelry in the bowl and let soak for 5-10 mins.
-If it needs some extra attention, gently scrub with an ultrasoft toothbrush.
-Rince in lukewarm water for a few moments.
-Dry well with a soft cloth, making sure to pat dry, not rub.
-Ensure it is completely dry before storing.
-To polish, gently wipe with a polishing cloth or microfiber towel using long up and down strokes.
Pearls are a timeless treasure to add to any collection. Our freshwater pearls bring organic beauty to a timeless traditional piece. Freshwater pearls are delicate but can be worn daily and need only minor care to keep looking like new.
Day to Day Maintenance:
-After every wear, wipe your pearls with a soft cloth to remove buildup of oils.
-If your pearls need to be cleaned, you can soak them in lukewarm water mixed with mild detergent or wipe them down with a cloth mixed in the solution, before being rinsed off.
-Let pearls dry fully before storing.
-Never clean in an ultrasonic cleaner. Stick to a gentle water and soap bath.
-Do not store in an airtight container – this can cause them to become brittle and lose luster.
-Pearls can be scratched easily so ensure they are stored in an area where they have some protection and are not rubbing against other pieces.
-Apply pearls after all skincare has already been done to reduce exposure to any harmful chemicals.
-Make sure to remove pearls prior to going to bed.
Seashells offer a beautiful accent piece that truly embody the natural beauty of the ocean. BUT they can be very delicate. They need proper care to ensure they hold up over time.
Day to Day Maintenance:
-If your shells need to be cleaned, you can soak them in lukewarm water mixed with mild detergent or wipe them down with a cloth mixed in the solution, before being rinsed off.
-Let shells dry fully before storing.
-Never clean in an ultrasonic cleaner. Stick to a gentle water and soap bath.
-Do not store in an airtight container – this can cause them to crack over time.
-Shells are very delicate so ensure they are stored in an area where they have some protection and are not rubbing against other pieces.
-Avoid placing shell jewelry in areas where they may fall or be crushed. Chipping or breaking may occur if not handled properly.
-Apply shell jewelry after all skincare has already been done to reduce exposure to any harmful chemicals.
-Make sure to remove shell jewelry prior to going to bed.
-To enhance natural luster, apply natural oil such as jojoba, mineral, or coconut oil to shell part only (avoid contact with metals).