When you first buy a piece of jewellery, it looks so beautiful and sparkly and clean. We encourage all our customers to adhere to a few basic jewellery care tips so that your jewellery maintains its precious and brand new appearance for as long as possible. Naturally, and over time, your jewellery will take on its own character. The tips listed below will help to keep your jewellery looking its best.

What is Sterling Silver:

Sterling silver is a precious metal containing at least 92.5% silver. This is the legal standard of purity set by the assay offices in Britain and used for most silver jewellery throughout the world. It means that the metal used is of a specific quality. Pure silver is never used as it is too soft to be practical.

What causes Silver to Tarnish:

1. Applying hair colour, permanent solution, etc. while wearing your jewellery

2. Showering with your jewellery on.

3. Body Lotions (Applying any of these after you've put on your jewellery - Perfume, Hair Spray, Sun  Tan Lotion, Oils)

4. Physical Activities (Sweat)

5. Never Taking It off.

Caring for your Silver: Remove rings before household chores – detergent can cause a film to build up on the surface which can become difficult to clean, and some detergents can actually damage your jewellery. Try not to go scrambling on rocks around the countryside as silver is a soft metal and contact with a hard surface can dull its lustre and cause dents in the surface. Please remove your jewellery when you go swimming – chlorine can damage many gemstones and precious metals.

Sterling silver will tarnish with time and wear. To clean your silver jewellery use a high quality silver cloth. (do not use silver dip) Jewellery with sandblast, brushed, cross-scratched and dazzle finishes should not be cleaned with a silver cloth, but by using warm soapy water and a soft brush. Store individual pieces separately to avoid scratching. Protect by wrapping in soft fabric and storing in a cool, dry place. Avoid contact with chemicals, perfume, hairspray and deodorant. To bring back sparkle from faceted gemstones use warm water, washing up liquid and a soft toothbrush. Soak and brush inside the back of the setting and rinse. Our products are guaranteed against manufacturing faults, but not misuse. To maintain the condition of your jewellery remove when bathing, swimming or when undertaking manual work.

Care for Organic Gemstones:

Pearl: Pearls are damaged by perfume, hairspray, detergents, and perspiration. Apply perfumes and cosmetics before putting pearls on. Wipe with a damp cloth after wearing.

Coral: Perspiration will affect coral, dulling the colour. Avoid all chemicals. Never soak. To clean use a damp cloth.

Amber and Ivory: Avoid contact with hairspray, perfumes and cosmetics. To clean wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.