Jewelry Care Guide

Keeping Your Pieces Beautiful

A little ritual goes a long way. Like your morning coffee, your jewelry shines best with a small moment of care.

All of our pieces are crafted in 925 sterling silver, some finished in either 18K or 24K gold plating. Select pendants feature a solid 18K gold bail — the small loop the chain passes through — which is naturally resistant to fading and color change.

A Note on Gold Plating

Gold plating is a thin layer of real gold bonded to the sterling silver beneath. It gives our pieces their warm, golden finish, but because the layer is delicate, it needs care to stay looking its best. Without it, the plating can wear thin and reveal the silver underneath.

✨Everyday Care

To extend the life of your jewelry, 🔔 please keep it away from:

• Water — showers, pools, hot tubs, dishwashing
• Sweat — workouts, saunas, hot yoga
• Salt water and chlorine
• Perfume, lotion, hairspray, sunscreen, and makeup
• Sleeping in your pieces 
• Harsh cleaning products

The simplest rule: jewelry on last, jewelry off first. Apply your perfume and skincare, let everything settle, then put your pieces on.

Caring for nephrite jade band

Nephrite jade band is carved from one of the toughest gemstones in the world, prized for centuries for its durability. Because nephrite is a real, natural stone rather than metal or resin, it's wonderfully resilient in everyday wear but not indestructible. A little everyday care keeps it beautiful and intact:

• Remove it during hard-impact activities like cooking, cleaning, gardening, or exercise. A sharp knock against a hard surface — a countertop, tile floor, or car door — can create a stress point, even when the band looks perfectly fine.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as hot water followed by cold, which can stress the stone over time.
• Store it on its own, away from harder jewelry that could scratch its surface.

Storage

The best home for your jewelry is a soft-lined jewelry case or box, with each piece stored separately to prevent scratching. Keep your case somewhere cool and dry — anywhere but the bathroom, where humidity speeds up tarnishing.

For sterling silver pieces, a small extra step helps slow tarnishing: once the piece is completely clean and fully dry, place it in a small zip-seal bag with the air pressed out. Limiting air exposure helps keep the silver bright between wears. An anti-tarnish strip inside the bag adds even more protection.

Cleaning

After wearing, give your jewelry a gentle wipe with a soft, dry cloth to lift away skin oils and residue. For sterling silver pieces, a polishing cloth made for silver brings the shine back. For gold-plated pieces, stick to a soft dry cloth — avoid silver dips and abrasive cleaners, which can strip the plating.

If your stones become cloudy, a quick dip in lukewarm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft brush usually does the trick. Pat completely dry afterward. For pieces with jade or freshwater pearl, skip the soak — both are porous and prefer a gentle wipe with a slightly damp cloth instead.

The Honest Truth

Every gold-plated piece, from every brand, has a finite life on its finish. How long yours holds up comes down to how it's cared for. Treat your pieces with intention, and they'll thank you for it.