Jewellery Care
A little gentle care will help you enjoy your silver and glass jewellery for years to come. Here is how I recommend looking after your pieces.
Sterling silver and tarnish
Tarnish is a natural change to the surface of sterling silver. Moisture, perspiration, cosmetics and chemicals can speed it up. To lift light tarnish, gently polish plain silver with a silver-polishing cloth, keeping the cloth away from glass and any decorative finishes. Avoid abrasive scrubbing.
Water, perfume and everyday wear
Take your jewellery off before showering, bathing, swimming, exercising or using household cleaners. Humidity and products used in the shower can encourage tarnish; chlorine and bleach accelerate it. Put jewellery on after applying perfume, lotions and hair products, once they have dried.
If your piece gets wet, gently dry it with a soft cloth before putting it away.
Caring for fused glass
Fused glass is still glass: it can chip or break if dropped or knocked against a hard surface. Protect it from impacts, rough handling and sudden changes in temperature.
Wipe the glass gently with a soft, damp cloth. For marks, use a little mild soap in lukewarm water on the cloth, then wipe away any residue with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Avoid soaking the whole piece, harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners and ultrasonic cleaners. Keep silver polish on the silver, not the glass.
Between wears
Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or a lined jewellery box, somewhere cool and dry. An anti-tarnish pouch is useful for silver. Make sure jewellery is completely dry before storing it, and keep glass pieces from rubbing against other jewellery.
Sensitive skin
Sterling silver is an alloy, and individual sensitivities vary. I cannot promise that any piece will suit every skin type. If you have a known metal allergy, please ask about the particular piece and its fittings before buying. Stop wearing a piece if it causes irritation and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
If you are unsure how to care for a particular piece, please get in touch before trying a cleaning treatment.
