Jewelry Facts & Care

Caring for your jewelry is important for maximizing the life of each piece. 

 

GOLD VERMEIL:  Gold vermeil jewelry is jewelry with an 18K gold layer over sterling silver. Gold vermeil jewelry is durable and high quality for an affordable price.

Clean: Soap and warm water. Rinse throughly and spot dry. Polish silver with polishing cloth.

Store:  It is important to treat jewelry with a little extra care to keep it looking good as time goes on. Gold vermeil jewelry should be removed when bathing or applying lotions and perfumes to ensure a long-lasting shine.

 

STERLING SILVER:  Sterling silver is used in every type of jewelry imaginable to create looks that can be both timeless and trendy. When taken care of correctly, sterling silver jewelry can last you a lifetime. When buying Sterling Silver look for marks such 925 or .925 on a closing clasp or other small hidden areas on the jewelry. Sterling Silver is Hypoallergenic. Wearing your jewelry can actually help prevent tarnish. The oils on your skin 'clean' the metal, which means you don't have to worry about that dull look. Even if your sterling silver jewelry does dull, there are easy ways to restore its original shine. Jewelry should be removed when bathing or applying lotions and perfumes to ensure a long-lasting shine.

Clean: Soap and warm water. Rinse throughly and spot dry. Polish silver with polishing cloth.

Store: To prevent tarnishing between wearings, store your jewelry in a small ziplock baggie to limit its exposure to air (squeeze as much air out the baggie as you can). Store jewelry separately.

 

GOLD FILLED: Unlike gold plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry has a much thicker layer of gold over the base metal, sometimes as much as 100% thicker. This makes a big difference in terms of the jewelry’s ability to resist wear and tear long term. It is hard to tell the difference between “real” gold and a gold filled piece. Gold filled jewelry is created through bonding with heat. Jewelry should be removed when bathing or applying lotions and perfumes to ensure a long-lasting shine.

Clean: Although Gold Filled Jewelry will not tarnish, it will get dirty. Scrub with a tooth brush using dish soap and water. Rinse well and pat dry and then air dry.

Store: To prevent tarnishing between wearings, store your jewelry in a small ziplock baggie to limit its exposure to air (squeeze as much air out the baggie as you can). Store jewelry separately. 

 

BRASS JEWELRY: Brass will tarnish more quickly than any other metal, but can easily have its shine restored. We recommend that you do not wear your jewelry in the shower, hot tub, sauna, ocean or swimming pool, as moisture accelerates the tarnishing of metal. 

Clean: Wash your brass jewelry in warm water and a mild liquid soap. Use a soft cloth or brush to gently rub away any dirt on the jewelry. Spot dry.

Store: To store your Brass jewelry, wrap each piece in soft fabric and store in an airtight bag.