Jewelry Care
Jewelry Care
- It is ideal that your jewelry should be taken off when you get home.
- Jewelry should not be worn when doing house work, gardening, or sports, especially swimming.
- Avoid wearing jewelry while applying lotions and perfumes.
- For gold and gemstone jewelry, dilute dish detergent in a small bowl of warm water and soak each piece for a 3-5 mins. Gently clean your item by using a soft bristle toothbrush. To ensure you removed all the diluted dish soap, rinse your jewelry under warm running water, and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Be sure to dry your jewelry completely before wearing again.
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Storing sterling silver in an airtight plastic bag will slow down the tarnishing process.
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To clean oxidized jewelry, simply use soap and warm water with an old toothbrush. A polishing cloth will remove the finish.
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If a bright piece has tarnished you can purchase a product called Tarnex (found at your local grocery store), pour a small amount in a non-food container, swish or dip the piece momentarily, and then remove and rinse very well and dry. The product can then be returned to the bottle.
Repairs
- I guarantee my work, if your piece needs a repair from normal wear and tear in the first 6 months I would be happy to do so for free. Thereafter, repairs will be start at $40 depending upon damage plus shipping. Otherwise, please contact me if your jewelry is in need of repair.
- Any steel pieces should not be worn in water. If the finish on a steel piece has begun to erode and the steel is rusting, please contact me and I will refinish your piece for $40 plus shipping.