Caring for your Jewellery

Your jewellery becomes part of the daily fabric of your life, and that's why we want you to be able to enjoy wearing it as often as possible with piece of mind.

Here are a few tips for;

• Taking care of your jewellery day to day,

• Being aware of longer term upkeep practices which will prolong the life of your special pieces (so that they can last a lifetime... and beyond!),

• Making sure its protected agains lost, damage or theft.

Be observant

Become familiar with your piece(s) and how it looks & feels. It isn’t unusual for metal to wear down overtime or for stone settings to loosen. Regularly checking your piece(s) over and being aware of any changes is really important. Look out for any loose stones or a rattling sound. This can indicate that a stone has become loose. If this happens we recommend firstly, removing the piece of jewellery and storing it in a dry, safe place and secondly, contacting us to arrange a maintenance check and claw tightening (see pricing on our repairs page)

Day to Day

It’s important to exercise common sense when choosing to wear or remove your jewellery. We all navigate the world a little differently and have different expectations of how our jewellery should look. Some people will remove their jewellery each evening to sleep where as others choose to live in all the time. To avoid damage or scratches we recommend removing your jewellery, especially rings, when doing any heavy contact activity (like weights) or anything you feel might put your pieces under undue pressure.

When removing your jewellery, store it in a dry place as any moisture and can cause tarnishing. We recommend that you store your jewellery in separate boxes or pouches to avoid the pieces scratching each other. 

Avoid

• Avoid using any harsh chemicals whilst wearing your jewellery.

• Perfumes, Moisturisers & Anti Bacteria Gel can erode and tarnish the surface of your jewellery so it is always best to remove it before you apply them.

• Always remove your jewellery before showering / bathing and don't leave it in a damp bathroom. 

To Clean

It is natural for Gold and Silver jewellery to tarnish over time or in certain conditions. This is a natural reaction between the metal and the air. Although this change can occasionally look quite alarming it is only a reaction on the surface of the metal and can easily be cleaned away with the eco friendly cleaning process below. For a more in-depth clean please contact us directly to arrange this and see our Repair’s page for pricing.

To clean your Silver, Gold & Platinum Jewellery at home simply:

• Use warm water or carbonated water mixed with a small amount of gentle washing up liquid.

• Leave your jewellery to soak in the mild solution for 15 minutes and then use a soft bristled tooth brush to clean the surface and between the claws.

• Rinse the jewellery off using tap water and wipe dry with a soft towel or cloth.

For a more professional clean and polish check out our Nurture & Repair page or contact us directly

Insure your collection

For higher value and sentimental pieces we recommend insuring your jewellery incase of lost, theft or damage. Pieces can often be added as a ‘High Value Item’ to your household insurance or alternatively you can use a Specialist Jewellery Insurer like T H March.