Care & Wear Instructions

Jewelry Care Guide
(Please read the section that matches your purchase)

A. Gold-Tone / Rose-Tone / Black-Rhodium PLATED JEWELRY

1. Put it on last, take it off first
   Finish your beauty routine (lotion, perfume, hairspray) before wearing the piece; remove it before undressing to avoid accidental pulls.
2. Keep it dry
   Remove before hand-washing, showering, swimming, sauna, hot-spring, SPA, gym or any activity that causes perspiration. Salt water, chlorine and sweat accelerate plating loss.
3. Avoid chemicals & abrasives
   No dish-washing, cleaning agents, sanitisers, alcohol wipes, sulfur soap, shampoo, hair dye, sunscreen, perfume or citrus juices. These will erode the plating or cause dark spots.
4. Store in airtight darkness
   After each wear, wipe gently with the provided soft cotton cloth to remove skin oils, then place in the sealed poly-bag or anti-tarnish pouch we supplied. Add a piece of plain chalk or silica gel to absorb moisture. Keep the box closed and away from direct sunlight or heat vents.
5. Polish correctly
   Never use liquid “dip” cleaners, ultrasonic machines or silver-polish creams—they will strip the gold layer. If the surface looks dull, buff lightly with a clean microfiber or jewellery-polishing cloth only.
6. Wear rotation
   Plating is a surface finish; friction will slowly wear it away. Rotate pieces so each one rests a few days between wears.
7. Skin chemistry matters
   Individual pH, medication, diet and even hormonal changes can darken jewellery quickly. If you know you are acidic, seal the piece with a colourless jewellery sealing lacquer (e.g. Jewellery Shield) before first wear.

B. STERLING-SILVER / FINE-SILVER JEWELRY

(925 silver, 999 silver or silver-plated over copper)

1. Daily wear keeps it bright
   The natural oils on your skin help prevent tarnish; frequent wear is the easiest maintenance.
2. Still, keep it away from
   Chlorine bleach, hot tubs, pools, sulfur-rich foods (eggs, onions, mustard), rubber bands, wool, latex, oak and newspaper—all contain sulfur that turns silver black.
3. Rinse after salt or chlorine
   If the piece accidentally contacts salt water or pool water, rinse immediately in lukewarm tap water, pat dry and let air-dry completely before storing.
4. Store anti-tarnish
   Place the item in the supplied zip-lock with an anti-tarnish strip (or a piece of white chalk). Keep each piece separate so chains do not tangle and scratch. Store in a cool, dark drawer—never in the bathroom.
5. Polish the right way
   When you see pale yellow tarnish, wash in mild dish-soap solution, rinse, dry, then polish with a special silver-polishing cloth (we include one). For heavy black tarnish, use a reputable silver cream or a brief dip formulated for silver; rinse thoroughly and dry. Do NOT use dips on plated silver—it will remove the plating.
6. Oxidised / blackened details
   Some designs are intentionally darkened to highlight texture. Polish only the raised areas; over-polishing will erase the pattern.
7. Professional check-ups
   Bring stone-set pieces to a jeweller once a year to ensure prongs are tight; silver is soft and claws can loosen.

General Reminders for ALL Jewellery

• Never sleep, exercise or lift heavy objects while wearing delicate chains; stress can cause kinks or stone loss.
• Keep necklaces clasped to prevent knots; store bracelets flat.
• Keep away from small children and pets.
• If irritation, redness or rash occurs, discontinue wear and consult a dermatologist.