Care For Your Jewellery

Sterling silver and our lucky sixpences (which are 50% silver) naturally develop a soft patina over time; a gentle surface change that adds warmth and character.  To keep your pieces bright:

• Gently polish with a soft jewellery cloth when needed. 
• Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions or cleaning products. 
• Store in the cotton pouch provided to slow down tarnishing.

Gold filled jewellery has a thick layer of solid gold bonded to a base metal, making it durable and long lasting. With a little care, it will keep its beautiful shine for many years.

• Avoid wearing while swimming, showering or exercising. 
• Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear to remove oils and moisture.
• Store separately in your cotton pouch to prevent scratches.

Gold plated pieces have a delicate layer of gold over a base metal, giving a gorgeous golden glow at a more accessible price. To preserve this finish:

• Keep away from water, perfume, and lotions. 
• Remove before sleeping or exercising. 
• Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.  Avoid polishing cloths meant for silver as they can remove the plating. 
• Store in your cotton pouch when not worn to protect the surface.

Each gemstone used in our jewellery is unique — some are harder and more durable, while others are softer and more sensitive to chemicals and moisture.  To care for them:

• Always put your jewellery on after applying perfume, hairspray or lotions..  As these can dull the surface of the stones. 
• Avoid exposing gemstones to extreme heat or sudden temperature changes, which can cause cracks or fading.
  Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth and mild soapy water if needed — never use ultrasonic cleaners or harsh chemicals.
• Store gemstone pieces separately to prevent harder stones (like quartz or topaz) from scratching softer ones (like turquoise or opal).

Freshwater pearls are organic gems with a delicate nacre (the natural coating that gives them their beautiful glow). They’re more porous than gemstones, so they require special care:

• Pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off — keep them away from perfume, hairspray and cosmetics. 
• After wearing, gently wipe them with a soft, damp cloth to remove oils from your skin that can dull their lustre. 
• Never soak pearls in water or use cleaning solutions, as this can damage their surface.
• Store pearls separately in a soft pouch or lined box to avoid scratching and drying out — avoid storing them in airtight plastic bags, as pearls need a little moisture to stay healthy and lustrous.

Saltwater is highly corrosive and can cause permanent damage to jewellery. The salt and minerals can:

• Erode and pit metal surfaces, speeding up tarnishing in silver and wearing down gold plating. 
• Dull polished gemstones and strip the natural sheen from pearls. 
• Weaken clasps, jump rings and any adhesive used in delicate pieces.
• Always remove jewellery before swimming in the sea or a pool.
  If it does come into contact with saltwater, rinse it gently in fresh water as soon as possible and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.