Aftercare

I want you to be able to enjoy wearing your jewellery for as long as possible, so here are some tips for keeping it looking at its best.

  • To prolong the appearance of gold plated and oxidized (blackened silver) items, keep them dry and avoid using chemical cleaners. To clean use a soft polishing cloth. 
  • Where possible, it is best to remove jewellery when in contact with water, particularly chlorinated water.
  • Avoid contact with body lotions and allow perfume to dry before putting on your jewellery as lotions can causer damage and tarnish to your jewellery.
  • Sterling silver, gold and gold plated items can naturally tarnish over time, causing it to darken slightly. Exposure to sunlight and moisture will make tarnishing happen more quickly. To help reduce this, when not wearing your jewellery, store it in an airtight container or jewellery box and give it a regular clean with a polishing cloth.
  • To clean rings with stones in, place them in warm soapy water and leave them to soak. Use a soft bristled brush - a toothbrush is ideal - to gently brush behind the stone. This will help to loosen dirt behind the stone and restore its sparkle.
  • Jewellery can wear over time, especially if it's worn frequently. Stones can become loose if s setting is knocked or the metal wears down. If you can hear your stone moving in the setting, this is a sign it's loose. To check this, hold the stone close to your ear and gently tap on the top of the stone with your finger, avoiding touching the stone with your nail. If you can hear the stone moving around, it may be loose and need attention. Please contact me for further assistance.
  • If you lose an earring, I am happy to make a single replacement to go with your remaining earring. The cost is usually 50% of the current price for a pair.

All the above care techniques are very well tried and tested but are carried out at your own risk.

I am happy to carry out a cleaning and/or refinishing service from £10 per piece, plus postage. Please get in touch to let me know what you need help with.