Jewelry Care

To keep jewelry looking great, please keep these simple guidelines in mind:

• Keeping pieces clean & dry will slow tarnishing and protect the finish. Please remove before showering, washing dishes, or going in the pool/hot tub (chlorine is a strong chemical). An occasional shower with your jewelry on will not ruin it by any means, but taking care increases jewelry longevity.

• Limit contact with beauty products- put your jewelry on after applying hairspray, perfume, lotion, etc.

• Remove rings when doing activities that are extra strenuous for the hands i.e. building IKEA furniture, using gym equipment or playing certain sports.

Metal Jewelry

• Silver can tarnish over time– this is perfectly normal. Tarnish appears as a darkening or discoloration on the surface of the metal and can be removed by buffing the piece gently with a jewelry polishing cloth.

• If your metal jewelry does get dirty, you can clean it gently with liquid soap & water and an old toothbrush. Rinse & dry thoroughly after washing.

Stone Inlay Jewelry

• Stones are all different and have different needs and sensitivities, just like us! Hard stones like diamonds and sapphires can stand up to more abuse, but some soft stones used for inlay (such as turquoise and variscite) can scratch or absorb liquids and oils and become discolored.

• To enjoy your stone inlay jewelry for as long as possible, remove before physical activities like working out, gardening or using tools, and limit exposure to chemicals, oils or dyes. Follow guidelines listed above for general jewelry, but take extra care when dealing with soft stones.

If you are unsure about anything, feel free to email me!