Caring For Your Jewellery
Because They are precious
How Do I Care for My Sterling Silver Jewellery?
Sterling Silver is an alloyed metal, normally made of 92.5% pure silver and other metals. The hallmark for Sterling Silver is – 925. Sterling Silver is a popular metal because of its affordability and malleability, but is also tarnishes because of its composition. Tarnish is simply the result of a chemical reaction with oxygen or sulphur particles in the air. With a few easy to follow tips, you can take care of your Sterling silver jewellery and make it last for years to come.
How Do I Prevent Tarnish?
Knowing what’s harmful to your sterling silver jewellery is the best way to combat tarnish.
- One of the easiest ways to prevent tarnish is to simply wear your silver often as opposed to letting it sit in a jewellery box unworn.
- Remove during household chores. Household cleaners, chlorinated water, perspiration and rubber will accelerate corrosion and tarnish.
- Put your jewellery on last.
- Lotions, makeups, hair spray and perfumes will accelerate tarnishing.
- Remove your jewellery before swimming, chlorine can cause it to tarnish.
- Keep you jewellery away from Bleach as it a very harsh chemical
- We stock Silver jewellery cleaning dip and silver polishing cloths. Please read instructions on labels carefully and use these to clean your silver jewellery.
How Can I Clean Pearls?
Cultured pearls are delicate and require proper care. They can’t be maintained the same way as your gold and silver jewellery.
- After every wear, wipe your pearls with a soft damp cloth to re move any build-up of oils or other substances that may have come into contact with your Pearls during the day.
- If your Pearls are visibly stained, you can mix a solution of lukewarm water and Dove Soap, dip a soft cleaning cloth in and wipe the pearls.
- Submerging the Pearls in water will cause the silk thread to weaken.
- Let them dry completely before storing.
- Last on first off is the golden rule with Pearls. Pearls should be the final touch to your outfit.
- Avoid applying makeup, hairspray, lotion or perfume once your Pearls are on.
- Store them flat to prevent the silk thread from stretching.
- Wear them often. Pearls do best in a moist environment, so wearing them often keeps them from drying out.
- Have your Pearls restrung once a year Pearls should be strung with a knot between each Pearl to prevent loss if the silk thread breaks.
- We offer a Pearl cleaning and restringing service.
- Contact us to find out more about this service.
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