Jewelry Care and Maintenance Guide

Mastering the art of jewelry care begins with intention and consistency. Preserve your jewelry with proper care to ensure its longevity, brilliance, and beauty. Handle them with care and store them in a secure place. For deeper jewelry care and maintenance knowledge, consult our Metal Guide, which offers in-depth details on the materials used, their unique properties, and their maintenance requirements.

Sterling Silver 925 – Jewelry Care Tips for Long-Lasting Shine

Made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals such as copper and zinc, sterling silver 925 is a refined, durable alloy known for its brilliance and strength. While silver is a noble metal that retains its shine, it can naturally tarnish over time due to exposure to air, moisture, or chemicals. This oxidation is superficial and can be easily removed to restore its shine.

As part of essential jewelry care tips, knowing how silver reacts is crucial.

Technical Properties:

• Composition: 92.5% pure silver + 7.5% copper and zinc.
  
  

• Features: Hypoallergenic, durable, wear-resistant, but prone to oxidation.
  
  

Care:

• To prevent oxidation, wear your jewelry regularly.
  
  

• Avoid prolonged contact with chemicals (soap, perfume) and salt or chlorinated water (pool, spa).
  
  

• Store them in an airtight container or a jewelry box to minimize exposure to ambient air.
  
  

• Clean them with a soft cloth to restore their shine. If you prefer a more vintage aesthetic, allow oxidation to develop naturally.
  
  

Brass – Jewelry Care and Maintenance for Natural Shine

Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is a metal known for its raw beauty and evolution over time. Its golden hue intensifies as it tarnishes, giving each piece a unique character. While brass is solid and durable, it can also oxidize with air and moisture, a natural phenomenon that can be easily corrected with a soft cloth.

Integrating this into your jewelry care routine helps maintain its original charm.

Technical Properties:

• Composition: 63% copper + 37% zinc.
  
  

• Features: Vintage aesthetic, durable, but prone to oxidation.
  
  

Care:

• Avoid prolonged contact with water, chemicals (soap, perfume), moisture, and salt or chlorinated water (pool, spa).
  
  

• Store them in an airtight container or a jewelry box to minimize exposure to ambient air.
  
  

• Clean them regularly with a soft cloth to maintain their shine. If you like the aged look, let the patina develop naturally.
  
  

Maintenance for Sterling Silver 925 and Brass

Discover various tips and homemade recipes to clean your sterling silver or brass jewelry. These jewelry care tips offer natural and accessible solutions.

• Sterling Silver Cloth: Specially treated cotton cloth to gently clean sterling silver and restore its shine. Available at jewelry stores or online.
  
  

• Homemade Recipes: Use lemon, toothpaste, white vinegar, or baking soda to clean your silver jewelry.
  
  

• Specialist Intervention: If homemade methods are ineffective, consult a specialized jeweller for advanced solutions.
  
  

22 Karat Vermeil – Jewelry Care & Preservation Tips

Our vermeil jewelry is made from sterling silver 925, coated with a 3-micron-thick layer of 22-Karat gold, making it six times more durable than regular gold-plated jewelry. This high-quality plating not only ensures lasting shine but also wear resistance. 22-Karat gold may fade over time, but the sterling silver base helps preserve the quality of the piece.

Proper jewelry care and maintenance are essential to protect vermeil finishes over time.

Technical Properties:

• Composition: Sterling silver 925 + 22-Karat gold plating (3 microns).
  
  

• Features: Durable, but the plating may fade over time.
  
  

Care:

• Handle jewelry with care to preserve the integrity of the plating.
  
  

• Avoid prolonged contact with water, chemicals (soap, perfume), moisture, and salt or chlorinated water (pool, spa).
  
  

• Remove your vermeil jewelry before sleeping, bathing, or cleaning.
  
  

• Store them in a dry place, away from air, to avoid wear on the plating.
  
  

22 Karat Gold Plating on Sterling Silver 925 – Jewelry Care for Delicate Plating

Jewelry with 22-Karat gold plating on sterling silver offers a high-quality golden shine. These are recommended for pieces less exposed to the elements and contact with skin.

Technical Properties:

• Composition: Sterling silver 925 + 22-Karat gold plating (1 micron).
  
  

• Features: Less durable than vermeil, but offers a high-quality gold finish.
  
  

Care:

• Handle jewelry with care to preserve the integrity of the plating.
  
  

• Avoid prolonged contact with water, chemicals (soap, perfume), moisture, and salt or chlorinated water (pool, spa).
  
  

• Remove your jewelry before sleeping, bathing, or cleaning.
  
  

• Store them in a dry place, away from air, to avoid wear on the plating.
  
  

Leather and Wood Jewelry – Jewelry Care Tips for Natural Materials

Our leather and wood creations, made from natural and durable materials, evolve in beauty when properly cared for. Adding these steps to your jewelry care and maintenance plan helps preserve their texture and spirit.

Care:

• Handle jewelry with care.
  
  

• Avoid prolonged contact with water, chemicals, and moisture.
  
  

• Store them in a dry place, away from humidity.
  
  

• Use a slightly damp, soft cloth for cleaning. If necessary, apply vegetable oil to nourish and hydrate the material.
  
  

We are committed to offering durable pieces, produced in small batches and in harmony with ancestral artisanal practices. With mindful jewelry care, you can preserve your pieces' integrity and enhance their significance as enduring artifacts of connection. By following our care recommendations and treating your pieces with attention, you ensure that your jewelry will retain its shine, beauty, and longevity for many years. To learn more about our metals and their history, consult our Metal Guide.