Care
To care for your jewelry:
- Store jewelry in a cool, dark, and dry place. Excessive heat, direct light, and moisture can lead to tarnishing.
- Store your pieces individually with the anti-tarnish tab that comes with your purchase to prevent damage.
- Avoid direct exposure to perfumes, creams, and harsh chemicals.
- Remove your jewelry before exercising, swimming, or bathing.
- Regularly clean your jewelry with a clean, soft cloth to remove build up or residue from your skin.
Keep in mind that exposure to everyday life elements can cause tarnishing over time, but you can slow signs of wear by following this guide.
Metal info
- Gold-filled jewelry is created through a regulated practice that bonds a thick layer of gold to a base metal, making it tarnish-resistant and highly durable.
- Sterling silver is a durable, everyday-wear metal that’s made up of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals. Sterling silver is prone to tarnish, but you can bring it back to life by using a silver polishing cloth.
- Plated jewelry features a layer of pure silver or gold on top of a base metal. Its durability depends heavily on proactive maintenance, as the layer can wear off over time.
- Do not polish plated jewelry, otherwise you will remove the finish.
Following the care instructions above will extend the life of your jewelry.
To protect your clothes when wearing brooches:
- Add a piece of fabric behind the spot you want to pin. Use tulle for lightweight or sheer fabrics.
- Use clear earring backs to stabilize the pin.
- Skip the pin altogether and try a magnetic pin converter.