JEWELLERY CARE
How should I take care of my jewellery?
First of all we have to tell you that all the pieces are made of 925 sterling silver and some of them are also 18k gold plated. They required different maintenance.
The main enemy of jewellery are perfumes and some body lotions. That´s why you need to apply first your lotion, then perfume and the jewellery at the end.
This way you will avoid irreversible stains on silver and gold plated pieces. If you see that some dots have appeared on your jewel, similar to a splash, that are impossible to clean, it is probably the erosion of the alcohol of some perfume.
Can my jewellery get wet?
If it is silver, yes! In any kind of water. Although, we have to say that a long exposure to chlorine, salt or the sun can damage the material itself with time.
If, on the other hand, it is gold-plated, we recommend you not to get it wet. All frictions or exposure to corrosive elements will affect the gold-plating and it will dissappear more quickly. To make sure, better remove your jewelry before coming into contact with water.
Likewise, if your piece loses its gold-plating, remember that a silver piece will remain. If you want to have it gold-plated again, you can go to any jewellery store to have it done. Our gold-platings are one micron.
It depends on the good care you take of your jewellery, how long the plating will remain.
Why is it that my silver jewellery is getting darker?
Silver darkens with exposure to oxygen, but it’s not an irreversible state. You just need to clean it up!
What can I do to prevent this from happening?
Keep them hermetically. We know that having jewellery on display is a very convenient way to choose it, but it tends to darken quickly. Try to keep them separately (this will also help keep them from scratching each other) and protected from all kinds of external elements (air, dust ...).
How do I clean the jewellery?
The best way is to do it with water and neutral soap, although sometimes, just by rubbing it a little bit with your finger, you will get it shinny again.
Remember that friction will make the gold plating disappear sooner, so if that's the case, do it with a little more care.
A tarnished chain is sometimes more difficult to clean, so in this case, we recommend you to rub it (without pendant) in your hand full of salt. After some minutes, you will see how the chain becomes brighten and the salt, darker.
There are many home-made remedies to clean up. For example, baking soda can be a good choice, but toothpaste, on the other hand, a really bad one, because of its chemical ingredients.
If you are planing to use specifics silver cleaning products, read the manufacturer's instructions carefully to avoid surprises.