Last on, first off
Put jewelry on after fragrance, lotion, and hair products. Take it off before swimming, showering, exercise, and household cleaning.
Care · At home, between wears
Wear it well, and it lasts.
A little care keeps every piece looking its best. Start with the everyday habits below, then follow the notes for sterling silver, solid 10k and 14k gold, or gold over silver.
The everyday routine
Small habits, long life.
Wipe after wear
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove skin oils and everyday residue before you put a piece away.
Store it dry and apart
Keep pieces in their pouch or a lined compartment, dry and separate from one another to prevent tangles and scratches.
925 silver
Sterling silver
Sterling naturally tarnishes when it meets air, moisture, and everyday chemicals. Tarnish is surface-level and can usually be brought back with gentle care.
Tarnish is normal
Frequent wear and a dry, closed storage pouch help slow tarnish. Chlorine, saltwater, lotions, and humid storage speed it up.
Clean gently
For ordinary tarnish, use a jeweler's polishing cloth. For residue in a chain, use warm water, a small amount of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; rinse and dry completely.
Leave repairs to a jeweler
Do not use abrasive dips, harsh cleaners, or household adhesives. A broken link, bent post, or failing clasp needs a qualified jeweler.
Solid 10k and 14k gold
Solid gold
Solid 10k and 14k gold are durable for everyday wear and do not tarnish like sterling silver, but they can still scratch, bend, and collect residue.
Protect against impact
Remove solid gold jewelry for workouts, manual work, swimming, and sleep. Keep it away from chlorine and harsh cleaning products.
Keep cleaning simple
Wipe with a soft cloth. When needed, wash with warm water and a small amount of mild dish soap, then rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Restore it professionally
Fine scratches are part of normal wear. For bent posts, loose settings, damaged clasps, or a professional polish, see a qualified jeweler.
Finish-preserving care
Gold over silver
Gold-over-silver jewelry has a gold surface over a silver base. Treat that surface more gently than solid gold to help it stay even and bright.
Limit friction and chemicals
Remove it before water, exercise, sleep, cleaning, and activities that cause rubbing. Apply fragrance, lotion, and hair products before putting it on.
Do not polish the surface
Wipe only with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid polishing cloths, silver dips, abrasive brushes, ultrasonic cleaners, and chemical cleaners, which can wear the gold surface.
Ask before repairing
If the finish changes noticeably or a piece is damaged, contact us or a qualified jeweler before attempting a repair or cleaning treatment.
Not sure what your piece needs?
Send us a photo and a short description. We will help you identify the sensible next step.