JEWELRY CARE

How to Care for Your Jewelry

Gold Filled Jewelry :

Gold filled jewelry is amazing for everyday wear. You can shower and even sleep in it without the gold rubbing or flaking off, like gold plated jewelry. Usually, gold filled jewelry requires very little cleaning; however, with everyday wear, dirt and dust will accumulate on the pieces. We'll outline the best ways to clean your jewelry, as well as give tips on what to avoid! 

Cleaning gold filled jewelry:

  • Use mild soap and lukewarm water and soak your piece in the solution for 5 minutes. 
  • Gently scrub your piece with a soft bristled toothbrush or with your fingers. Make sure to really focus on the areas with the most build-up.
  • Gently pat your piece dry with a soft cloth.
  • Rinse and repeat if needed. 

Day-to-day preventative care:

Gold filled jewelry is amazing for everyday wear, but avoiding certain things will help prolong its lifetime and shine. Here are some guidelines to follow: 

  • Don't apply harsh chemicals directly on the pieces (e.g. hand sanitizer, lotion, perfume, sunscreen). If you are applying these on your body, put your jewelry on after everything is applied.
  • Avoid pools and hot tubs, as the chlorine will damage the gold. 
  • Avoid swimming in the ocean, as the salt water can harm the gold.
  • When you are not wearing your gold filled jewelry, store it in a sealed zip lock bag or jewelry case

If you do accidentally do these a few times, not to worry! Your pieces are very durable. But - if you follow these guidelines, your pieces will last longer. 

14K Solid Gold Jewelry :

Solid Gold Jewelry is made entirely of gold, inside & out. It is the highest priced jewelry due to the purity of the gold. It is an investment piece that will retain its value over time. Solid Gold will not tarnish or fade over the years, requiring little maintenance. To clean the jewels, simply brush the jewelry with water and Dawn Dish Soap™. Afterwards, dry the jewelry with a cleaning cloth or paper towel

 

Sterling Silver Jewelry

Over time, as silver is exposed to air & chemicals, a chemical reaction occurs that gives Sterling Silver a black tarnish. Make-up, sweat, acidity, chlorine, perfume, lotion or sunscreen can contribute to this reaction. 

Your jewelry is not destroyed, but instead it just needs regular cleaning to keep up the shine & longevity of your Sterling Silver. To clean Sterling Silver, simply use a silver jewelry cleaner with a soft cloth to buff off the dirt & tarnish, then rinse your jewelry in warm water & dry it.