Jewelry Care

Metal

Your jewelry may naturally tarnish due to natural reactions to compounds in the air. Sterling silver, brass, and gold can all be polished with the cloth included in your order. 

Alternately, for heavily tarnished pieces, let the preserved metal underneath shine through by gently scrubbing the surface with a soft toothbrush and a mixture of warm, soapy water (you can add lemon juice to your mixture for a brighter shine). Use a clean, soft cloth to dry thoroughly.

Remember to remove brass pieces before showering as brass tarnishes more easily than other metals. Sterling silver, gold, and gold-plated pieces may be worn in water but be sure to thoroughly dry them as soon as possible. 

Plated Jewelry

Gold vermeil and other plated pieces should not tarnish nor be polished! It is normal for plating to wear off over a period of time and after much wear. If this happens, contact us or visit your local jeweler for a re-plating. If you would like to clean oils off your plated pieces, wash gently (!) with your hands using a little soap and water and use a clean, soft cloth to dry thoroughly.

Pearls

Freshwater pearls are very delicate and should only be washed gently with soap and water. Do not brush.