Jewelry Care Guide
Your jewelry is made with care, natural materials, and traditional techniques. With simple maintenance, every piece can stay beautiful for many years. Below is a clear guide for caring for solid gold, sterling silver, plated finishes, and natural gemstones.
Caring for Natural Gemstones
Many natural gemstones are quite delicate, so please avoid using hot water, harsh chemicals and cleaners.
To protect them:
- Keep jewelry away from chemicals, perfumes, lotions, and hairspray
- Remove pieces before swimming, showering, or exercising
- Avoid leaving gemstones in direct sunlight for long periods
- Store gemstone pieces away from harder stones or metals to prevent scratches
- Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soapy water
- Never use ultrasonic cleaners unless a jeweler confirms it is safe for your specific stone
Each stone has its own character. Treat them with care, and they will last a lifetime.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Sterling silver naturally darkens over time.
This is a normal reaction to air and the natural oils on skin.
To maintain your silver:
- Polish gently with a silver polishing cloth
- Store it in a dry, closed container when not worn
- Keep away from water, cleaning supplies, chlorine, or cosmetics
- Wearing your silver often will naturally keep it brighter
Silver can always be polished back to a bright shine, or left slightly oxidized for a soft, organic look.
Caring for Silver With Gold Plating
Some sterling silver pieces include a plated gold finish.
Plating is a thin layer applied over silver. It will fade slowly with time.
This is normal and not a defect. It is simply the natural behavior of plated surfaces.
- To prolong the life of your plating:
- Keep plated jewelry away from lotions, soaps, perfume, sunscreen, and sweat
- Remove it before showering or swimming
- Store pieces individually in soft pouches
- Clean with a soft dry cloth only, never abrasive materials
- Do not use polishing cloths meant for silver or gold, since they can remove the plating
When plating begins to fade, you have two options:
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Replate the piece
Any jewelry repair shop can replate your piece. You can also reach out to us for guidance. -
Polish the piece to bare silver
Once the plating is removed, the natural silver surface can be polished bright or allowed to darken gently over time.
Many customers love this look because it creates subtle texture and soft contrast that lasts forever.
Caring for Solid Gold
- Solid gold is low maintenance, long lasting, and safe for everyday wear.
- To keep your gold jewelry looking its best:
- Clean with mild soap and warm water
- Dry with a soft cloth
- Avoid chemical cleaners
- Store separately to prevent scratches from harder stones or metals
- Polish occasionally with a gold polishing cloth for extra shine
- Solid gold can always be fully restored by a professional jeweler if needed.
General Care Tips for All Jewelry
- Put jewelry on last and remove it first
- Remove pieces before sleeping
- Keep jewelry away from extreme heat
- Store pieces individually in soft pouches or boxes
- Avoid direct impact on gemstone settings
- Bring pieces to a jeweler for inspection if you notice looseness or wear
- Simple habits protect handmade work for many years.
Repairs and Maintenance
If anything happens to your jewelry, contact us.
Handmade pieces can often be repaired, polished, replated, or refreshed.
We are happy to guide you or help you find a trusted local jeweler.