Care Instructions
Jewelry Care Instructions
Your jewelry is designed to be worn and enjoyed every day. Proper care will help keep your pieces looking beautiful for years to come. Below are simple tips for caring for the different metals used in our jewelry.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time due to exposure to air, moisture, and everyday elements. This is completely normal and can easily be cleaned.
Care Tips:
• Store in a dry place when not being worn
• Avoid prolonged exposure to water, lotions, perfumes, and chemicals
• Remove jewelry before swimming or showering when possible
• Clean with a soft polishing cloth made for sterling silver
• Store in an airtight jewelry bag or box to slow tarnishing
Regular wear can actually help prevent tarnish, as natural oils from your skin help keep silver bright.
Gold Filled
Gold filled jewelry has a thick layer of real gold bonded to a base metal, making it much more durable than gold plated jewelry.
Care Tips:
• Safe for everyday wear
• Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, chlorine, and cleaning products
• Remove before swimming in pools or hot tubs
• Clean gently with warm water and mild soap if needed
• Dry with a soft cloth
With proper care, gold filled jewelry can last many years without fading or wearing away.
Solid Gold (10k & 14k)
Solid gold jewelry is highly durable and resistant to tarnish, making it ideal for everyday wear.
Care Tips:
• Safe for daily wear
• Avoid contact with harsh chemicals and cleaning products
• Remove jewelry before heavy activities to prevent scratching
• Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth
• Store separately to prevent scratching
Because these pieces are solid gold, they will not wear off or lose their color over time.
General Jewelry Care
To keep your jewelry looking its best:
• Put jewelry on after applying lotions, perfume, or hairspray
• Store pieces separately to avoid scratching
• Avoid wearing jewelry during heavy physical activity
• Clean gently using a soft jewelry polishing cloth
Can I shower with my jewelry?
While some metals are more durable than others, we recommend removing jewelry before showering whenever possible. Soaps, shampoos, and hard water can leave residue on jewelry and dull its appearance over time.
Can I wear my jewelry while swimming?
It’s best to remove jewelry before swimming. Chlorine, salt water, and pool chemicals can damage metals and cause discoloration over time, especially for sterling silver and gold filled jewelry.
Will sterling silver tarnish?
Yes, sterling silver can naturally tarnish over time when exposed to air, moisture, and everyday elements. This is completely normal and can easily be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth.
Regular wear can actually help slow tarnishing because the natural oils from your skin help keep silver bright.
Will gold filled jewelry fade or tarnish?
Gold filled jewelry contains a thick layer of real gold bonded to a base metal. With proper care, gold filled jewelry can last many years without fading or wearing away.
Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and remove jewelry before swimming in chlorinated water.
Will solid gold jewelry change color?
No. Solid 10k and 14k gold will not fade or lose its color over time. It may develop small scratches with normal wear, but it can always be polished if desired.
How should I clean my jewelry?
Most jewelry can be cleaned using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Gently dry the piece after cleaning. For sterling silver, a jewelry polishing cloth works best to remove tarnish.
How should I store my jewelry?
Store jewelry in a dry place when not being worn. Keeping pieces in individual pouches or jewelry boxes helps prevent scratches and slows tarnishing.
Is your jewelry safe for everyday wear?
Yes. Our jewelry is designed to be worn and enjoyed every day. However, removing jewelry during activities like swimming, exercising, or cleaning will help extend its life and keep it looking its best.
Can I wear my jewelry all the time?
Many of our pieces are designed to be comfortable for everyday wear. Solid gold jewelry is especially durable and can be worn daily. Sterling silver and gold filled jewelry can also be worn regularly, but removing jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or sleeping will help keep it looking its best for longer.
How durable is engraved jewelry?
Engraved jewelry is made to last and the engraving will not fade or wear away with normal use. The design is permanently engraved into the metal, preserving the details of your custom artwork, handwriting, or pet portrait.