Keeping Your Jewellery Beautiful!

KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY BEAUTIFUL

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The first
thing to understand is sterling silver tarnishes typically by things that we do or not do and/or wear. Perfume,
colognes, lotions, sweaty skin and hair products can all be contributing factors to tarnishing your shiny jewelry.
When the jewellery is removed and the residue isn’t wiped off, the chemicals will contribute to the tarnishing
process. Harsh chemicals from dishwater detergents, chlorine and the like will tarnish sterling silver. If sterling
silver is exposed to the air and left unprotected when not being worn, tarnish becomes inevitable.
A few easy steps will ensure your sterling to be as brilliant as the day it was purchased. Before you put
any jewellery on, be sure any lotions and/or perfumes are absorbed into your skin. Apply all hair products,
especially hair spray, before you put on the jewellery. Remove your jewellery before swimming, an invigorating
workout or prior to bedtime. When you remove your jewellery at the end of your day, take a couple of minutes to
wipe it off with a jewellery cloth or an old t-shirt. The jewellery cloth is preferable because it’s two sided: The inside rouge is for cleaning off the dull residue and the outside cloth is for buffing. Never use tissues or paper towels for cleaning silver. These products will scratch the jewellery, which will detract from the beauty of the pieces.
After the jewellery is wiped clean, store it in an airtight container, such as a zip lock baggie, a cloth bag and/
or an airtight jewellery box. Please be aware that many display units and boxes may contain sulphur, which
interacts and tarnishes sterling silver. The less air and light your silver is exposed to when you aren’t wearing
it, the less tarnish will occur, making it easy to have shiny jewellery each and every time you’re ready to wear
it. Taking the time to keep your jewellery clean after wearing it and storing it away from light and air is all that’s
needed to cut down on tarnish significantly.

KEEP YOUR JEWELLERY HAPPY

protect all jewellery from scratches, sharp blows, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and sunlight.
after each wearing, gently wipe each piece of jewellery clean of make up and skin oils with a 100% cotton cloth.
remove jewellery when doing household tasks such as gardening, cleaning, household repairs or other strenuous
activities.
apply make-up and hair spray before putting on your jewellery. make-up and hair spray contain chemicals that
may affect your jewellery.
do not wear jewellery while in a pool, hot tub or bathing. The chlorine in the water can damage various gemstones
and metals including gold.
do not store jewellery next to heating vents, window sills, or in the car.
store jewellery away from sunlight. the sun may fade some gemstones.
always store bead necklaces strung on silk flat because silk stretches over time.
frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain its true beauty. Salt water, chlorine in swimming pools, soap,
perfumes, personal products and perspiration take their toll on all fine jewellery. Wipe your jewellery carefully with
a soft cloth to keep it clean and enjoy!

TARNISH can be retarded by storing your jewellery in a resealable plastic bag with anti tarnish paper. pearls and
opals, however, should be stored in fabric instead of plastic because they need to “BREATHE”.
the best way to clean in places where a polishing cloth can’t reach is simple. first take a small bowl that holds
about a quart of water and line it with aluminium foil. then, add hot water, a tablespoon of baking soda and stir.
place jewellery in the solution for about one minute, rinse clean and let air dry. if you have a build up of dirt in
hard to reach places, just put dish washing liquid in a bowl of water and soak over night.

EASY HOMEMADE SOLUTIONS:
read the label, and if in doubt, do not use a chemical cleaner. some gemstones that cannot be placed in
commercial cleaners are: pearls, lapis lazuli, malachite, opals, coral and turquoise.
use lightly to restore lustre. do not press hard when polishing gold filled or plated jewellery or you will damage the
surface.

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