Care & Cleaning

Sterling silver naturally changes color (oxidizes) over time from being exposed to the elements, natural skin oils and beauty or hygiene products. To prevent this from occurring too quickly, when not being worn, you can protect your jewelry in a sealed, air tight plastic bag. From time to time you may gently polish your pieces with a soft jeweler's cloth or cotton denim rag, to restore a brighter finish. Matte and patina finishes need only a light, gentle rub to restore them back to their original look. Please keep in mind abrasive cloths or cleaning agents may mar the surface of the metal and are not recommended.

Information about Gold Filled jewelry. Although gold fill is a layer of actual 14k gold permanently bonded to brass using heat pressure, rather than solid gold throughout, it won’t tarnish or rub off, when cared for properly. From time to time, you may find it helpful to gently buff your pieces with a soft cloth to clean them, but not to worry, it isn’t gold plated, so won’t turn your skin green or discolor and is quite durable.

The vintage German glass beads that I use, are 22-24kt gold plating over platinum. These beads can be given a light polish over time, by ever so gently rubbing them with a soft cotton cloth. Rubbing too hard can cause the plating to wear off, exposing the platinum underneath. It's best to let them age with time, as the natural weathering of these beads only adds to their unique story and lovely characteristics.

love, wear & tear

The jewelry I make is made to be worn, loved and last a lifetime. In order to help you achieve this, it's best if you remove your jewelry when sleeping, bathing, swimming and if a ring, when washing your hands. To prevent pieces with chain elements from tangling, I recommend storing them separately from one another in a small, self sealing, storage bag, which I will be happy to include in your order, upon request.