Jewelry Care

Like all things around us, jewelry wear off over time. By taking proper care of them you will prolong their shine and extend their lifespan.

Even the strongest and most durable materials, like solid gold and diamonds, need their jewelry care routines in order to stay beautiful for life.

Below we are sharing all our secrets on how to give some extra love to your jewelry, depending on their materials and unique distinctions.

Sterling Silver

Bare Sterling Silver is the easiest to care for. Look for a 925 stamp on your jewelry piece, to ensure it is Sterling Silver.

How to clean Silver 925

Note: this method applies to solid silver pieces that feature no stones

you'll need:

aluminum foil
baking soda
warm water
small bowl
* don't use a metal spoon; it'll cause a reaction

step 1:
cover the bowl with aluminum foil

step 2:
lay the silver jewelry in the bowl and cover them with a baking soda

step 3:
pour the hot water over them and wait 5'

step 4:
remove them with a wooden utensil or by hand.

Rinse the jewelry under lukewarm running water and wipe them dry with a soft cloth

Gold Plated Silver

Gold Plated silver means that the base metal of the jewelry is sterling silver with a coat of gold over it. There are different strengths of goldplating available. We use a minimum of 3micron in 18k gold. That qualifies for being called Gold Vermeil.

How to clean Gold Vermeil

Note: this method applies to gold vermeil pieces that feature no stones

you'll need:

mild dish soap
microfiber cloth
soft toothbrush
lukewarm water
small bowl

step 1:
add the water and a couple of drops of dish soap in the bowl and stir

step 2:
add the goldplated jewelry and let them soak for 5'. If needed, brush with a soft toothbrush to remove the excess oils from difficult places

step 3:
rinse them under running water and pat the jewelry dry with a soft cloth

Pearls + Gems Bead Necklaces

Quality Pearl and Gemstone Necklaces are carefully handknotted to ensure longevity. The delicate knots between the beads protect them from scratching eachother but also ensure that you won't lose them in case the necklace breaks.

Knotted Bead Necklaces

Knotted necklaces need extra love because it's not that simple to clean since they can't get wet.

The thread going through the beads can (and will) stretch over time, so avoiding water is important to stay in shape longer.

you'll need:
soft microfiber cloth

Wipe the beads with a soft, clean cloth to remove excess debris, oils and dust that might accumulate on the surface over time.

Ideally do this after each wearing.

Pearl Necklaces

Real pearls, be that freshwater or saltwater, are very delicate gems that need gentle care and love.

Don't wear your pearl necklace in the shower. Nor in the swimming pool.

you'll need:
soft microfiber cloth

After wearing them for a full day it'd be nice to wipe them off with a soft cloth. That will remove any excess oils and dust from their surface.

Ideally you should store them flat, not hanging. Because the string might stretch and lose its shape. Avoid storing them with other jewelry because they might scratch and lose their lustre.

for deeper cleaning:

when the time comes that they need some deeper cleaning, wipe them off carefully with a dry cloth. Then proceed to make a small edge of your cloth dump and wipe carefully only the exterior surface of your pearls to remove any extra debris that might have accumulated over the years.

Please avoid making the cloth too wet and don't scratch the surface while wiping them.