To preserve the beauty of your jewellery, store each piece in its original box or a soft cloth pouch. Keep your collection at a constant room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity to inhibit tarnishing. Help your treasures remain pristine by pairing earrings and fastening necklaces and bracelets before storing. Keeping your pieces separate will also prevent any accidental scratching or tangling. Freshwater Pearls require special care, please see our guide below.

Make putting on your jewellery the final touch of your routine. Apply all perfumes, skin care, cosmetics and hair products before putting on your pieces to protect them from harsh chemicals and oils. Similarly, always remove your jewellery before exercise, sleep, showering and bathing or swimming. Bathing products, saltwater, chlorine and the chemicals & minerals present in swimming pools and natural springs can cause tarnishing and permanent damage to your jewellery. Remove all your jewellery before sleeping to prevent accidental damage. 

The best safe, non-invasive method of cleaning jewellery is to simply use warm soapy water and a very soft bristled toothbrush. After cleaning, lay your jewellery on a paper towel to remove excess moisture and finish by buffing with a soft, dry polishing cloth. We strongly advise against using liquid "dip" solutions or ultrasonic cleaners; these harsh chemical and mechanical processes can permanently strip the lustre from soft gemstones and natural pearls.

Freshwater Pearls are a delicate, natural semi precious stone. Unlike harder gemstones, their surface can absorb oils and chemicals, leading to a loss of lustre or even permanent "pitting" of their surface over time. To keep their natural glow intact, they require a little extra mindfulness.

Pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Apply all perfumes, skincare, cosmetics and hair products well before you put on your pearls. Avoid touching your pearls immediately after applying creams or lotions and never spray perfume directly onto your neck whilst wearing your pearls. Make sure to remove your pearls before beginning your nightly skincare routine or heading to bed to preserve their lustre and prevent accidental damage. 

We’re here to help should your jewellery become damaged, broken or require professional cleaning. Most issues can be repaired so you can enjoy wearing your jewellery for years to come. Simply contact us by email to discuss repairs.