Jewellery Care

 

Each piece of jewellery is delicate and needs to be looked after with care.

Below are tips on how to help your jewellery last a lifetime.

  • Always protect your jewellery from sharp blows or drops, this may cause gemstones to come loose or get chipped and the metal to become scratched or misshapen.

  • Over ear headphones can cause stress and damage your earrings.

  • Avoid soaps, detergents, chemical, perfumes and heat.

  • Avoid swimming, showering or bathing with your jewellery.

  • Metal will tarnish naturally and can be cleaned in a few ways

    - Polishing cloths

    - Solutions that are specifically formulated for this purpose

    - A gentle scrub with a soft tooth brush, warm water and a small amount of baking soda.

    - Jewellery chain stores will often offer free cleaning.

  • Make sure to store your jewellery in a safe, soft place - preferably air tight.

  • Chains and sleepers are very delicate and need to be treated with a lot of care.

  • Remove the charm from your sleepers when not being worn.

  • Avoid sleeping in your jewellery.

GOLD PLATE

Gold plated jewellery has a 2 micron layer of 14 carat gold over a sterling silver base. This is done by a trusted company based in Aotearoa.

Make sure to store in a safe place away from other objects which could cause scratching and damage.

I offer a re-plating service on all my jewellery for a small fee.

Solid gold is recommended for jewellery that is worn on a daily basis, as gold plate does wear over time. This can be done through a custom order.

Please contact me with any enquiries.