Jewelry Care Guide By Material
Materials
14K Gold
When properly cared for, our 14k gold pieces can last forever. With its beautiful, subtle hue, you can wear your jewelry every day, everywhere.
What to know about wearing gold jewelry
- 14k gold jewelry is more durable than 18k gold, which is softer and susceptible to scratching and bending.
- To keep your 14k gold jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
How to store gold jewelry
When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
When properly cared for, our 14k gold pieces can last forever. With its beautiful, subtle hue, you can wear your jewelry every day, everywhere.
How to clean gold jewelry
- While 14k gold is made to last a lifetime, it does require gentle care and occasional polishing.
- To maintain the shine of your jewelry, gently clean it with a soft-bristled brush or cloth using warm water and detergent-free soap.
- Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on 14k gold jewelry.
Gold Vermeil
Not to be confused with regular gold plating, our vermeil (pronounced ver-may) is a thick layer of 18k solid gold on sterling silver. It lasts longer and provides the look and feel of gold jewelry at a fraction of the price.
What to know about wearing gold vermeil jewelry
- Vermeil will naturally tarnish over time, especially when exposed to environmental factors like air pollution, moisture, and items that contain sulfur.
- It is easy to restore the shine of gold vermeil jewelry.
How to store gold vermeil jewelry
- Store in a safe, dry place—such as an anti-tarnish pouch or case—with the anti-tarnish strip that came with your purchase. This will help to protect your pieces when they are not being worn.
How to clean gold vermeil jewelry
- Proactive maintenance is key. To keep tarnish from setting in, be sure to clean your pieces regularly by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth.
- To remove tarnish, buff gently with a polishing cloth.
- Worth noting: polishing cloths can be abrasive so apply gentle pressure and don’t over polish.
Sterling Silver
925 Sterling Silver is a lightweight metal made of 92.5% pure silver. It’s highly durable and designed for everyday wear.
What to know about wearing sterling silver jewelry
- Proactive maintenance is the best way to prolong the lifespan of sterling silver.
- Clean by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. To remove tarnish, buff gently with a silver polishing cloth.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on silver jewelry.
- Please note: If you’re wearing pieces made of oxidized silver, they will need to be cleaned differently. Oxidized silver products have a special finish, so we recommend a dry clean—no water or silver cleaning polish—otherwise finish may rub off entirely.
How to store sterling silver jewelry
- Store in a safe, dry place with the anti-tarnish strip that came with your purchase to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean sterling silver jewelry
- Proactive maintenance is the best way to prolong the lifespan of sterling silver.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on silver jewelry.
- Please note: If you’re wearing pieces made of oxidized silver, they will need to be cleaned differently. Oxidized silver products have a special finish, so we recommend a dry clean—no water or silver cleaning polish—otherwise finish may rub off entirely.
Titanium
Titanium is a lightweight material and doesn’t corrode easily, making it highly durable. When properly cared for, titanium jewelry will maintain its appearance for a lifetime.
What to know about wearing titanium jewelry
- Titanium is incredibly strong but can get scratched as a natural part of daily wear.
- To keep your titanium jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
- When stacked together, the tough surface of black titanium may abrade softer metals like gold or silver.
How to store titanium jewelry
- When not being worn, store in a safe, dry place to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean titanium jewelry
- Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on titanium jewelry.
Diamonds
All of our diamonds are within GHI color and SI-I 1-2 clarity. We only use Kimberley Process compliant diamonds.
What to know about wearing diamond jewelry
- Even though diamonds are one of the hardest natural substances found on Earth, they can still be damaged under certain circumstances.
- To keep your diamond jewelry looking its best, be mindful of how you wear it. Any physically challenging activity could impact your jewelry.
How to store diamond jewelry
- Store in a safe, dry place when not being worn.
How to care for diamond jewelry
- To maintain the shine of your diamonds, buff them lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap.
- Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on diamond jewelry.
Gemstones
All of our gemstones are genuine mineral stones that are highly valued for their beauty, longevity, and rarity. We use an array of high-quality, natural gemstones in our jewelry.
What to know about wearing gemstone jewelry
- Gemstones have varying degrees of hardness so be sure to treat them with care.
- Many colored gemstones stones are susceptible to discoloration and fading when excessively exposed to natural elements such as sun, salt water, and perspiration as well as chemical irritants like chlorine, cosmetics, and lotions.
How to store gemstone jewelry
- When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean gemstone jewelry
- Do not use steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners on colored gemstones as they can damage or permanently discolor these stones. Rubies and sapphires can be gently cleaned in warm water, using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush.
Pearls
Our cultured pearls are carefully selected from oysters and freshwater mussels.
What to know about wearing pearl jewelry
- Pearls can be sensitive to environmental factors, so treat them with love.
- Maintain the brilliance and luster of pearls by wearing them often as that helps to prevent drying.
How to store pearl jewelry
- When not being worn, store pearls in a safe place.
- Pearls can crack when stored in a condition that’s too dry.
How to clean pearl jewelry
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths.
- Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners.
Enamel
Enameling is a technique in which a glossy substance, traditionally a type of glass, is fused to metal or another hard surface via a very high heat. Our enamel, called cold enamel, makes a more durable piece of jewelry.
What to know about wearing enamel jewelry
- While our enamel is less prone to chipping, it doesn’t mean that it can’t happen. Be sure to treat your enamel jewelry with care.
How to store enamel jewelry
- When not being worn, store in a safe, dry place to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
How to clean enamel jewelry
- Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths.