Care of Jewellery

Beadalon
It is recommended that you don't wear it in the shower or to bed.  Follow the golden rule "last on and first off".  You can easily curl it into a circle to store.  It can bend if not handled correctly.

 

Note: Jewellery can not be returned or exchanged for a refund or credit due to bent tiger tail wire.

We will gladly repair a piece of Jewellery if the wire has become bent.  Please contact us for a quote.

There is a golden rule for wearing jewellery and it holds true for both silver and gold jewellery.

"Your jewellery should be the last thing that you put on before going out, and it should be the first thing taken off when you get home."

 

Why does Sterling Silver tarnish?

Cardboard, paper and certain dyes leach fumes that damage silver. Moisture is also a factor. Silver should be stored in a zip-seal bag in a wooden, stone or plastic box somewhere other than your bathroom.  To protect it from perfumes and lotions, make it the last thing you put on in the morning, and the first thing you take off at night.  If it is a piece you don't wear daily, wipe it down with a soft dry cloth before storing it to remove any body oils.  Also be aware that things like rubber and latex will actually burn your silver, even through several layers of plastic, so keep them as far apart from each other as possible.

 

Best scenario is to keep your jewellery in an airtight plastic bag.

Cleaning Freshwater Pearls

Your pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on after you've applied your makeup, perfume or hairspray.
Wipe your pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take them off.  The cloth can be dampened with water or it can be dry.

If damp, allow the pearls to air dry before putting them away.  DO NOT use heat to dry your pearls as this can dry them out and cause cracking.

Your body oil can make pearls loose their shine and become dull.  Dirty pearls can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution.
Never clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.  Don't use abrasive cleaners or rub pearls with abrasive cloth. This can wear away the pearls natural acre coating.
*** NEVER put pearl jewellery in an ultrasonic cleaner ***


Storing Pearls
Do not store your pearls with other jewellery.  They can be scratched easily when metal or crystals rub against them.  Find a special spot to store your pearls, or keep them in a soft bag like the organza.

 

Cleaning Swarovski Crystals

Crystals will stay cleaner if you put them on after you've applied your makeup, perfume or hairspray.  They can be safely cleaned regularly using warm soapy water or occasionally using an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner.   Follow with a rinse in warm water and air dried.

 

Crystals with an AB finish are best cleaned in warm soapy water without any harsh cloths as this can scratch the AB coating.  Rinse with hot water and allow to air dry on a soft cloth or tissue.

 

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