Maintenance Guide

Preserving your jewels through proper care prevents deterioration, ensuring they adorn you for years to come. Handle them with care and store them in a secure place. For an in-depth understanding of each metal's characteristics, we suggest consulting our Metal Guide.

Explore the tips below to safeguard the enduring beauty of your jewelry for the longest possible time.

925 Silver

Comprising 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals like copper and zinc, 925 sterling silver stands as a refined alloy.

While silver jewelry may naturally oxidize over time due to exposure to ambient air, humidity, saline solutions, or chemicals, this is a surface occurrence. Easily rejuvenate your jewelry by cleaning it with a designated cloth, restoring its original shine. Alternatively, if you appreciate a more vintage aesthetic, no extra care is necessary.

To prevent oxidation:

⤔ Wear your jewelry: the most effective way to prevent oxidation!

⤔ When you don’t wear them, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air.

⤔ Avoid wearing jewelry in saline or chlorinated waters: spa, bath, pool, sea.

⤔ Avoid storing jewelry in high humidity areas (such as bathrooms).

⤔ Avoid exposing your jewelry to lotions and perfumes.

Brass

An alloy of copper and zinc, brass boasts a distinctive blend of metals.

Similar to sterling silver jewelry, brass jewelry may undergo oxidation over time due to exposure to ambient air, humidity, saline solutions, or chemicals. A surface phenomenon, oxidation is easily remedied by cleaning it with a designated cloth, restoring its original shine. If you have a penchant for a vintage look, no additional care is required.

To prevent spots on the skin:

⤔ Remove your jewelry before sleeping, playing sports or any activity that activates sweating.

To prevent oxidation:

⤔ When you don’t wear them, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air.

⤔ Avoid wearing jewelry in saline or chlorinated waters: spa, bath, pool, sea.

⤔ Avoid storing jewelry in high humidity areas (such as bathrooms).

⤔ Avoid exposing your jewelry to lotions and perfumes.

Maintenance of 925 Sterling Silver and Brass

Discover different tips and homemade recipes to clean your sterling silver or brass jewelry.

Sterling silver cloth

Specially treated cotton fabric that gently cleans sterling silver and gives it back its shine and brilliance. Available in jewelry shops or online.

Homemade recipes

Lemon – Soak a toothbrush in lemon juice. Rub gently on your jewel. Rinse with water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Toothpaste – Soak a toothbrush in toothpaste. Rub gently on your jewel. Rinse with water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

White vinegar – Soak your silver jewelry in a glass filled with white vinegar for 2 hours. Rinse with water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Baking soda – Fill a small bowl with a tablespoon of baking soda and a little warm water. Put the mixture on a toothbrush. Rub gently on your jewel. Rinse with water and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Intervention of a specialist

Some factors such as the texture, pattern or age of the jewel can influence the tenacity of the oxidation marks. If the use of the sterling silver cloth or the homemade recipes are ineffective for eliminating tarnish, we suggest you consult a specialist jeweller who will work with more advanced equipment and techniques.

22k Gold Vermeil

Crafted from 925 sterling silver and plated with a generous layer of 22k gold, our gold vermeil jewelry boasts a thickness of 3 microns—six times more robust than standard plated jewelry.

While gold vermeil isn't solid gold, it demands careful handling and treatment to maintain its quality. The plating's durability hinges on factors like usage, adherence to care instructions, climate, skin type, and lifestyle. Be mindful that the gold pigmentation may diminish over time but can be replenished by a jeweler. With vermeil, even if the gold fades, your jewelry retains its quality and durability, courtesy of the sterling silver base. For those seeking an enduring golden hue, we recommend exploring our brass jewelry.

To maximize the durability of the plating:

⤔ It is essential to remove your jewelry before sleeping, soaking in water, doing household chores, using soap, lotion, perfume, or abrasive cleanser, playing sports or any activity that activates sweating.

⤔ When you don’t wear your jewelry, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air.

⤔ Avoid storing jewelry in high humidity areas (such as bathrooms).

To clean your jewelry:

⤔ Because your jewelry is plated, you don't want to clean it abrasively, which will damage the plating. Fortunately, pure gold (24k) is known to be stainless in the air, it remains shiny. As our jewelry is plated with 18k gold, it may tarnish slightly with wear. For your jewelry to regain their shine, we recommend that you rub them gently with an ultra-soft cotton cloth.

22k Gold plated on 925 Silver

Our 22k gold-plated on 925 silver jewelry features a thickness of 0.5 microns—slightly less robust than our vermeil counterparts. Ideal for occasional wear or for pieces less prone to water exposure, such as sizable earrings or pendants. For daily wear, we recommend exploring our vermeil or brass collections.

While gold plated isn't solid gold, it requires careful handling and treatment to maintain its quality. The plating's durability hinges on factors like usage, adherence to care instructions, climate, skin type, and lifestyle. Note that the gold pigmentation may diminish over time but can be restored by a jeweler. As our jewelry is plated on high-quality 925 sterling silver, its quality and durability endure even if the gold fades. For those seeking a more resilient gold-plated option, consider our gold vermeil jewelry. If you desire a golden piece that retains its color, our brass jewelry is an excellent choice.

To maximize the durability of the plating:

⤔ When you don’t wear your jewelry, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air.

⤔ Avoid storing jewelry in high humidity areas (such as bathrooms).

To clean your jewelry:

Leather jewelry

Leather, a resilient and enduring material, gracefully matures over the years with proper care.

To prevent damages:

⤔ When you don’t wear your jewelry, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air.

⤔ Protect your jewelry from water that could deform or crack the material.

⤔ Protect your jewelry from air or salty water that could damage the material.

To maintain the leather:

⤔ Leather jewelry can be cleaned daily with a soft, clean, and slightly damp cloth. They can be revamped and maintained in the longer term with a cream for leather that you can find at the shoemaker or online.

Wood jewelry

Natural wood, a resilient and enduring material, gracefully matures over the years with proper care.

To prevent damages:

⤔ When you don’t wear your jewelry, store them in a hermetic container or jewelry box to minimize contact with the surrounding air that may degrade or dry the material.

⤔ Protect your jewelry from water that could bend or distort the material.

⤔ Be aware that lacework designs should be handled with care. Be sure to store them in a safe place and protect them from shocks.

To maintain the wood:

⤔ Wood jewelry can be cleaned daily with a soft, clean, and slightly damp cloth. They can be revamped and maintained in the longer term by applying a small amount of canola oil.

We trust that this guide has empowered you to adopt the correct practices, ensuring that your jewelry retains its exquisite appearance and enduring allure. To learn more about ou materials, you can consult our Metal Guide.