Caring for Your Sterling Silver

Keep it separate: Store pieces individually to avoid scratching, especially with softer gemstones or metals.

Avoid water and chemicals: Remove silver jewellery before swimming, showering, or using cleaning products. Chlorine, saltwater, and sulphur-containing items (like some foods or hot springs) can tarnish or damage silver.

Polish regularly: Use a soft silver polishing cloth to gently clean tarnish. Avoid paper towels or tissues, which can scratch the surface.

Wear it often: Believe it or not, wearing silver helps prevent tarnish. The oils in your skin can help keep it shiny — just be sure to clean it occasionally.

Be mindful of lotions and perfumes: Apply beauty products first, let them absorb, then put on your silver jewellery to prevent dulling or staining.

Use gentle cleaning methods: If more cleaning is needed, soak in warm water with mild dish soap, then use a soft brush and rinse thoroughly. Dry completely before storing.

Caring for Your Gold

Remove before exposure: Take off gold jewellery before swimming, showering, cleaning, or applying products like perfume, lotions, or hairspray.

Avoid harsh chemicals: Keep jewellery away from bleach, chlorine, saltwater, and acidic substances, as these can cause corrosion and weakening over time.

Be the last on, first off: Put jewellery on last when getting ready and take it off first when you get home to minimise exposure to damaging substances.

Clean regularly: Gently clean gold with a soft cloth or a pH-neutral soap solution, and avoid any abrasive materials.

Store properly: Store gold in a dry, soft-lined box or pouch, away from direct sunlight and wrapped in fabric (not paper, which may contain bleach).

Check and maintain: Have it professionally cleaned and inspected every 6 months to ensure it's in good condition and secure.

Handle with care: Avoid tugging or catching fine chains, and don’t wear delicate pieces 24/7 to reduce the risk of breakage.

We are also happy to professionally spring clean your jewellery when needed, for a fee. Please contact us here.