General Jewellery Care

• Always protecting your items from knocks, scratches, chemicals and extreme temperatures to minimise damage or wear.
• Remembering to remove all pieces before showering, bathing and especially when swimming. Chlorine and salt water can be harmful, especially to plated or oxidised jewellery.
• Keeping all jewellery away from lotions and potions such as hairspray, body creams and perfumes. It is recommended that you put your jewellery on after your beauty regime.
• Storing your jewels in a soft line box or in a pouch, away from other jewellery to avoid rubbing and scratching. Ideally you want to store your jewellery in a dark, cool and dry place.

Silver will naturally tarnish over time but following these measures will delay oxidisation. If you start to notice a grey hue, it is recommended that you use a gentle polishing cloth to restore its shine. Do not use tissue paper or paper towels to clean metal as they can cause scratching. A metal polish can be used with silver items, but be careful not to use any polishing agents with plated or oxidised jewellery, as this will remove the surface layer.

Oxidised silver will age over time, often changing from a dark charcoal shade to a softer grey-ish tone. To keep your oxidised jewellery looking as dark as possible, store it safely in an individual soft pouch or soft lined box to avoid it rubbing or scratching. Avoid any chemicals, cleaning compounds or sticky substances (such as blu-tack) on your jewellery, as this will damage the oxidised surface finish. If your oxidised jewellery requires a gentle clean, you can use a clean, soft cloth (a fresh yellow duster cloth is ideal) to gently buff the surface.

Enamel (vitreous glass) is a breakable material, so please wear and enjoy your jewellery with care. Ensure jewellery is not dropped or knocked, as this may damage the enamel surface and result in chips or cracks. A soft cloth is best used to clean the jewellery if necessary. Store all enamel jewellery safely to protect it from damage.