Caring for your jewellery

Our jewellery is made of 14 karat gold that cannot be damaged by contact with water, soap, sweat, perfume, but still deserves due care. Gold is a soft metal and can therefore be mechanically damaged by abrasion, pressure, impact and the like. Gold can also be damaged by contact with certain chemicals that can cause surface stains or even structural disintegration, therefore we do not recommend  wearing your gold jewellery while working, e.g. cleaning or working in the garden or carrying out any other activities in which there is a risk of contact with acids or chlorine, or you should protect your jewellery (e.g. with work gloves).  Although chlorine in pool water should not damage gold, repeated and frequent exposure of gold to chlorinated water could still cause minor damage. We do not recommend exposing gold to perfumed creams (hand creams, etc.) - in addition to an oily film, red spots may begin to form. Dust, make-up, perfumes, soap, sweat will stain the gold, but will not damage it. However, a film forms on the gold, reducing its luster. This coating  is  easy  to remove by polishing  with a dry cloth, in case of heavy soiling you can use hot water and a drop of dishwashing liquid. However, this method can only be used on jewellery without pearls! 

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Pearls, even those used in jewellery, remain natural organic material and as such they are susceptible to chemical and mechanical damage. Pearls do not like products that can dry them out, which usually means perfumes, hairspray (alcohol, chlorine etc.), etc., but they are not harmed by sweat or soap. Pearls benefit from frequent wear and contact with the skin because it prevents them from drying out. However, it is of course best to put pearl jewellery away before showering and bathing. The pearls cannot be cleaned, if it is necessary to clean the pearls, just wipe them with a soft dry cloth, or run them under water. Then let the pearls dry freely before storing them again. In any case we do not recommend cleaning the pearls with any chemical products. The surface of the pearl is made of nacre, it can be mechanically abraded or chemically damaged. Surface of the pearl can start to disintegrate and peel off. Pearls should never be cleaned in ultrasonic cleaners or with steam.

 

Diamonds and gemstones are typically very durable compared to pearls. Different types of gemstones have different hardness, with diamond being the hardest - it is practically impossible to damage it. Other types of precious stones may be less resistant to mechanical damage, they can be scratched or even chipped. Contact  with any commonly used chemicals, sweat, water, perfumes, makeup, salt water or creams won't harm gems but they can get dirty and lose their shine, so it is good to clean them regularly using a soft dry cloth, or warm water with a little dishwashing liquid to help degrease the surface of the stone.

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General rules for caring about jewellery remain that jewelry should be stored in boxes, protected from air, in a dry environment, on a soft surface, horizontally, so that the pieces of jewellery do not touch each other. If you do not have a jewellery box, it is possible to individually wrap the jewellery in, for example, cloths for cleaning displays or glasses. Jewellery, and pearls in particular, should be the last thing you put on and the first you take off. The best care for your jewellery is regular professional cleaning, which  will ensure that their appearance and properties remain the same. If you contact us by e-mail or phone, we will happily clean your jewellery for you. However, if you want to clean your jewellery at home, do it with a soft, dry cloth. Pearls cannot be cleaned in any other way. Solid gold and gemstone jewellery (not pearls!) can be cleaned in hot water with a little dishwashing liquid to degrease and restore the shine, then rinse with clean warm water and polish with a soft cloth. Never use anything abrasive on your jewellery that could damage its surface.