JEWELRY CARE NEW

We strive to maintain high standards in design, materials and fine craftsmanship. Fine jewelry is delicate should be treated with love and worn with care. There are some important things to keep in mind to treasure your jewelry for generations to come. By following these important jewelry care tips, you can help preserve your jewelry for years to come.

Store separately and safely. Jewelry should be carefully stored in a soft lined box when not being worn. Please use the jewelry box provided and keep your pieces separate from other jewels so they do not scratch each other and cause damage.

Wear With Extra Care. Even though fine jewelry is made of metal, all precious metals are delicate. Yes, even our fiercest pieces should be worn with care. Please take care when wearing your jewels - do not ever bang, bend or drop your jewelry.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Please avoid wearing jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Jewelry is not made for sleeping in. Always take off your jewelry before going to bed. Do not lay on or sit on your rings or sleep wearing your earrings as this will warp, bend, and damage the precious metals.

Professional Cleaning & Maintenance. We advise taking your fine jewelry to a professional jeweler at least once a year for a thorough cleaning and inspection.

For more detailed information on how to care for your jewelry please read the detailed jewelry guides below.

Keep away from chemicals. Exposure to chemicals can damage or discolor precious metals – gold, silver and platinum – and may even harm some types of gemstones.

Be careful with everyday liquid substances. Everyday substances such as hairspray, hand lotion, abrasive liquids and surfaces, lemon juice, acids, perfume and cosmetics can contain chemicals that will permanently damage or discolor the surface of your metals and gemstones. Pearls, emeralds, rubies, turquoise, and other porous stones should be worn with extra care.

All jewelry should be removed before diving or swimming. Repeated exposure to chlorinated water and saltwater can corrode and damage precious metals and gemstones.

Plated jewelry should be kept dry and away from all liquids and all abrasive surfaces. Please read our detailed plated jewelry cleaning and care guide below.

Keep away from chemicals. Exposure to chemicals can damage or discolor precious metals – gold, silver and platinum – and may even harm some types of gemstones.

Be careful with everyday liquid substances. Everyday substances such as hairspray, hand lotion, abrasive liquids and surfaces, perfume or other cosmetics can contain chemicals that will permanently damage or discolor the surface of your metals and gemstones. Pearls, emeralds, rubies, turquoise, and other porous stones should be worn with care.

All jewelry should be removed before diving or swimming. Repeated exposure to chlorinated water and saltwater can corrode and damage precious metals and gemstones.

Plated jewelry should be kept dry and away from all liquids and all abrasive surfaces. Please read our detailed plated jewelry cleaning and care guide below.

Remove your jewelry before using any household cleaners. Many of these cleaners contain ammonia, bleach, lemon juice, acids, peroxide and other substances including abrasive materials, which can be too harsh and damage or discolor gemstones and metals.

Follow our tips to keep your new ring in great shape. Literally...

Know when to take them off. The best way to prevent your rings from warping or damage is to take them off when you do any kind of intense work with your hands such as exercising, when carrying heavy objects, and doing any kind of manual labor.

Do not ever bend. Never bend, open or squeeze a ring to resize it ever! This will cause damage to the metal and may eventually cause your ring to crack or break.

Jewelry is not made for sleeping in. Always take off your rings before going to sleep. Do not lay on or sit on your rings as this will warp, bend, or damage the precious metal.

24 karat gold (24K) is pure gold.

22 karat gold (22K) is 22 parts gold and 2 parts another metal or metals, making it 91% gold.

18 karat gold (18K) is 18 parts gold and 4 parts another metal or metals, making it 75% gold.

14 karat gold (14K) is 14 parts gold and 10 parts another metal or metals, making it 58.3% gold.

10 karat gold (10K) is 10 parts gold and 14 parts another metal or metals, making it 41.7% gold. This is the minimum karat designation for a metal to be called gold in the US.

WHY DO RINGS BEND?

The main reason most rings bend is exerted physical pressure, usually when you are doing some kind of manual work while wearing your ring. Just the act of wearing a ring and picking ordinary things up with your hands can bend the metal. Sleeping with your rings on will bend the metal. Things you should really avoid doing while wearing rings: going to bed, carrying luggage, heavy boxes, exercising, doing push-ups, punching, weightlifting, hammering, etc...).

WHAT METALS ARE MORE PRONE TO BENDING?

Even though it is a precious metal, yellow gold is one of the easiest metals to bend, and the higher the karat is, the softer and more pliable the gold is.

Another metal that is also soft and can easily bend is silver.

Gold and silver are very malleable metals and can bend easily. Not to mention that when you’re wearing it, your hands may heat up these metals making them even softer. Please take care when wearing your rings.

Platinum is a harder, less pliable metal, therefore, will be less prone to bending and scratching.

I HAVE AN OPEN BAND RING, WHAT CAN I DO TO TAKE CARE OF IT?*

Never bend or squeeze an open band ring to resize it! Open band rings are more fragile because they are a "C" shape, not an "O" shape and have an opening that makes them more susceptible to bending. Please be extra mindful when wearing an open band ring. The constant bending of the ring may cause the metal to weaken and eventually break. Always take off your open band rings whenever going to bed, doing any manual labor, and when carrying heavy objects.

* Open band rings include all of our Damian Rings and Invidia Rings

Regular professional cleaning. Professional cleaning is recommended at least once a year. In between professional servicing, you can also maintain your gold and platinum jewelry at home by using a gold, platinum, and gemstone safe non-abrasive cleaner as well as the soft polishing cloth provided.

Avoid harsh jewelry cleaners. Gold and platinum jewelry can be cleaned at home with warm, mild soapy water and a tightly woven microfiber or a soft chamois cloth or a soft baby's toothbrush. If using liquid jewelry cleaners please read the manufacturers product description first to make sure that it is safe to use on the metals and gemstone of your piece - not all jewelry cleaners are safe to use. Never use toothpaste or other abrasive materials to clean your jewelry. Do not use ultrasonic machines or steam cleaners as these may loosen diamonds and gemstones.

Inspect your jewelry. We encourage you to carefully examine your jewelry regularly to make sure the prongs are intact and the clasps are working properly. Weakness in timeworn prongs and clasps can result in the loss of a gemstone or the entire piece of jewelry. Over time the surface of silver, gold and platinum jewelry may become slightly dull, this is due to tiny micro scratches on the surface from normal wear. We recommend very occasionally professionally polishing your jewelry - however, no more than once a year as this removes a thin layer of metal each time.

Wear With Extra Care. Gold and platinum are precious metals that will last forever but please keep in mind that precious metal jewelry is delicate and should be worn with care. Gold is a soft metal and can get scratched, dented, bent if treated roughly.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Gold is a soft metal and the higher the purity of the karat, the softer the gold will be. Please remove your jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Keep away from abrasives. Keep away from all rough and abrasive surfaces such as sand, cement, glass, and other metal objects, etc...

Avoid chemicals. Avoid exposing gold and platinum jewelry to household cleaners especially bleach. Bleach will cause discoloration and damage to the metal and gemstones. Chlorine may also damage fine precious metals. Repeated exposure to chlorine can weaken gold's structure, eventually leading to breakage - please keep away from pools and jacuzzis.

Why choose platinum? Platinum is the strongest and purest jewelry metal available, making it especially resistant to chipping and tarnishing. It is more rare than gold, making it a perfect choice for wedding and engagement rings.

Regular professional cleaning. Professional cleaning is recommended at least once a year. In between professional servicing, you can also maintain your gold and platinum jewelry at home by using a gold, platinum, and gemstone safe non-abrasive cleaner as well as the soft polishing cloth provided.

Avoid harsh jewelry cleaners. Platinum jewelry can be cleaned at home with warm, mild soapy water and a tightly woven microfiber or a soft chamois cloth or a soft baby's toothbrush. If using jewelry cleaners please read the manufacturers product description first to make sure that it is safe to use on the metals and gemstones of your piece - not all jewelry cleaners are safe to use. Never use toothpaste or other abrasive materials to clean your jewelry. Do not use ultrasonic machines or steam cleaners as these may loosen diamonds and gemstones.

Inspect your jewelry. We encourage you to carefully examine your jewelry regularly to make sure the prongs are intact and the clasps are working properly. Weakness in timeworn prongs and clasps can result in the loss of a gemstone or the entire piece of jewelry. Over time the surface of silver, gold and platinum jewelry may become slightly dull, this is due to tiny micro scratches on the surface from normal wear. We recommend very occasionally professionally polishing your jewelry - however, no more than once a year as this removes a thin layer of metal each time.

Wear With Care. Platinum metal will last forever but please keep in mind that precious metal jewelry is delicate and should be worn with care. Platinum is extremely durable but can still get scuffed, scratched, dented, bent if treated roughly.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Please remove your jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Keep away from abrasives. Keep away from all rough and abrasive surfaces such as sand, cement, glass, and other metal objects, etc...

Avoid chemicals. Avoid exposing platinum jewelry to household cleaners especially bleach. Bleach will cause discoloration and damage to the metal and gemstones. Chlorine may also damage fine precious metals. Repeated exposure to chlorine can weaken gold's structure, eventually leading to breakage - please keep away from pools and jacuzzis.

STERLING SILVER JEWELRY CARE & CLEANING GUIDE

Tarnish is a natural occurrence. Our sterling silver pieces are usually finished with a white rhodium plating to help reduce tarnishing. However, tarnishing is a natural occurrence that happens to all silver metals as a result of oxidation caused by the exposure of silver with certain elements such as oxygen, sulfur, salt, certain acids, and chlorine. Wearing your silver jewelry may actually help prevent oxidation, so we recommend wearing your silver jewelry every day. Tarnishing can be removed by using a sterling silver safe jewelry cleaner, or by polishing the tarnish off with a silver jewelry polishing cloth.

Airtight storage. Keep your silver jewelry stored in a dry airtight ziplock bag or inside an airtight jewelry box to help reduce tarnish.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Please avoid wearing jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Keep away from abrasive surfaces. Silver may look tough but is actually a soft precious metal and should be worn with care to prevent damage and scratching. Please avoid abrasive surfaces, liquids, materials and objects, etc...

Sterling silver-safe cleaners only. Not all jewelry cleaners are safe for all metals, so please read the manufacturer's instructions before using. If your sterling silver jewelry is plated, do not use cleaners as this will remove the plated surface treatment.

Diamonds Are Tough, But Do Please Handle With Care.

Wear With Extra Care. Diamonds are tough and durable, but any stone, including a diamond, will break if it’s hit hard enough in the right place. Diamond jewelry should be protected from sharp blows and impact.

Store Safely to avoid scratching and damage. Store your diamond jewelry safely and separately in a soft cloth or inside a padded container away from other pieces of jewelry.

Avoid Sudden Extreme Heat or Temperature changes. Diamonds are very stable however sudden exposure to extreme heat (1562°F/850°C) such as a house fire or a jewelers torch may burn diamonds. Extreme heat or sudden temperature changes may cause fracturing of the color gemstones. When not being worn, store in a fire-proof safe.

Professional Cleaning & Maintenance. We advise taking your fine jewelry to a professional jeweler at least once a year for a thorough cleaning and inspection.

Avoid harsh jewelry cleaners such as ultrasonic and steam cleaners. Diamond jewelry can be gently cleaned at home with warm, mild soapy water and a tightly woven microfiber, a soft chamois cloth or a soft baby's toothbrush. Avoid using steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners can loosen gemstones in their settings. Jewelry professionals carefully examine jewelry for loose stones before using these devices. If using liquid jewelry cleaners please read the manufacturer's label and instructions first to make sure that it is safe to use it on all your gemstones and metals - not all jewelry cleaners are safe to use especially on porous gemstones such as emeralds and rubies. Never use toothpaste, baking soda or any other abrasive materials to clean your jewelry.

Avoid all chemicals. Avoid exposing gold and platinum jewelry to chemicals such as household cleaners and especially bleach. Bleach will cause discoloration and damage to the metal and gemstones. Chlorine may also damage fine precious metals. Repeated exposure to chlorine can weaken gold's structure, eventually leading to breakage - keep jewelry away from pools and jacuzzis.

PRECIOUS GEMSTONE CARE & CLEANING GUIDE

Wear With Extra Care. Precious gemstones are fragile should be protected from sharp blows or extreme changes in temperature.

Store Safely to avoid scratching and damage. Store your precious gemstone jewelry safely and separately in a soft cloth or inside a padded container away from other pieces of jewelry.

Avoid Heat. Exposure to high heat is NOT recommended. Strong heat may alter the color and or sudden temperature changes may cause fracturing of the color gemstones.

Professional Cleaning & Maintenance. We advise taking your fine jewelry to a professional jeweler at least once a year for a thorough cleaning and inspection.

Avoid harsh jewelry cleaners. Precious gemstone jewelry can be gently cleaned at home with warm, mild soapy water and a tightly woven microfiber, a soft chamois cloth or a soft baby's toothbrush. Avoid using steam and ultrasonic cleaners. If using liquid jewelry cleaners please read the manufacturer's label and instructions first to make sure that it is safe to use it on your gemstones and metals - not all jewelry cleaners are safe to use especially on porous gemstones such as emeralds and rubies. Never use toothpaste, baking soda or any other abrasive materials to clean your jewelry.

Avoid all chemicals. Avoid exposing gold and platinum jewelry to chemicals such as household cleaners and especially bleach. Bleach will cause discoloration and damage to the metal and gemstones. Chlorine may also damage fine precious metals. Repeated exposure to chlorine can weaken gold's structure, eventually leading to breakage - keep jewelry away from pools and jacuzzis.

What is Onyx & Agate?

Onyx and Agate are a banded variety of the silicate mineral chalcedony. In its many colors, this gorgeous stone was used in Egypt as early as the Second Dynasty to make jewelry, and pottery items. It has been said since ancient times that this is an excellent stone for centering and alignment of the total person with a Higher Power protecting the wearer from negative energy.

Onyx and Agate are varieties of chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz). They are composed of a Crystalline structure (composed of crystals). It is a fine-grained quartz whose crystals are too small to see with the naked eye. Onyx & Agate gemstones are crystals and need to be worn with care.

Wear With Extra Care. Avoid direct impact and sharp blows. To prevent damage, fracture, or breakage please avoid any direct impact to your semi-precious gemstone jewelry such as agate, onyx, turquoise and pyrite jewelry to prevent damage or fracture to the gemstones.

Store safely. When not being worn, safely store your jewelry in the jewelry box supplied or another soft lined box away from other jewelry to protect it from any impact, getting crushed or scratched.

Avoid all chemicals and products. Onyx and Agate are porous gemstones and can absorb chemicals that may cause damage to the surface or the color of the stone. Avoid exposure to liquids such as makeup, hairspray, lotions, oils, acetone, alcohol, acids, lemon juice or perfume, etc... on your onyx and agate jewelry.

Keep your Onyx and Agate jewelry clean by simply wiping them clean with a soft dry cloth or mild soapy water. Do not use abrasive jewelry cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners. Not all jewelry cleaners are safe to use.

Onyx and Agate are soft gemstones and may be prone to scuffing and scratches if not properly cared for and stored. Please avoid exposure to abrasive surfaces and store them separately from other jewelry or abrasive objects in a soft fabric-lined jewelry box.

PEARL JEWELRY CARE & CLEANING GUIDE

Pearls are commonly passed down to become a treasured family heirloom. Make sure your pearls last long enough to achieve heirloom status by following these maintenance tips.

Never clean pearls with a steam or ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Both of these methods are likely to damage the outer layer of the pearl. After every wear, wipe your pearls with a soft cloth. This will help prevent any buildup of oils or other substances that may have come in contact with your jewelry throughout the day. Clean with a damp cloth only as needed. If your pearls are visibly stained, you can mix a solution of lukewarm water and mild dish soap, dip a soft cleaning cloth in it and wipe the pearls. Let it dry all the way before storing and do.

Wear With Extra Care. Keep strung pearl jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets completely dry. To avoid them stretching out or warping, take off your pearl jewelry before showering or bathing (avoid beach and pools). Moisture may cause the string to weaken and loosen. Pearl necklaces should be stored flat, not hanged as to avoid stretching.

Take your pearls to a professional jeweler once a year for inspection. Make sure to have a professional jeweler check the integrity of your pearl jewelry about once a year. They can also give them a thorough and safe cleaning.

Avoid all chemicals and products on pearls. Avoid applying makeup, hairspray, lotion or perfume once your pearls are on. Pearls should be the final touch to your outfit. Keep them clean.

Pearls are soft and are prone to scratches. Please store them separate from other jewelry or abrasive objects in a soft fabric-lined compartment.

Wear your pearls often. Pearls do best in a moist environment, so wearing them frequently keeps them from drying out.

Gold Vermeil is a centuries-old technique of binding gold of at least 10 karats and above onto the surface of sterling (92.5%) or fine (99.9%) silver. Using an electroplating treatment, particles of fine gold are chemically bonded onto the silver metal base resulting in a beautiful surface of gold.

Keep away from abrasive surfaces and sharp objects that may cause damage, scratching, denting, chipping, rubbing such as other jewelry items, metals, or other hard or rough surfaces.

Avoid moisture and keep dry. Gold vermeil jewelry is NOT waterproof. Exposure to liquids such as water, lotions, oils, sun tan lotions, perfumes, alcohol, acetone, and chemical cleaners can weaken, damage and remove the plated coating.

Avoid heat. Avoid placing your gold vermeil jewelry near heat as this can cause discoloration and deformation.

Do not use any jewelry cleaning liquids or agents. Keep it clean by gently wiping with a soft and dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not steam or use ultrasonic cleaners on plated jewelry. Do not use polishing cloths or liquid jewelry cleaners your plated jewelry as this will remove the plating.

How to help prevent tarnishing: Plated jewelry may tarnish over time due to the natural oxidation. To help prevent tarnishing, wipe gold vermeil jewelry after use and store your jewelry in an airtight jewelry box or ziplock bag.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Please avoid wearing jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Gold vermeil plating offers the beautiful look of yellow gold, however, it is not the same as solid gold. With proper care and storage gold vermeil jewelry may last for many years. However all plated jewels may be prone to tarnish or natural wear and tear. For long lasting durability and wearability, we advise in investing in our solid gold items.

What is White Rhodium? White rhodium is a rare precious metal in the platinum family. When electroplated onto metal jewelry, white rhodium will leave a bright platinum white reflective finish. This surface treatment is usually applied on white gold and silver jewelry.

Electroplating process. Using electroplated chemical bath to bind a thin layer of microscopic ions of rhodium metal to the surface of the base metal.

Rhodium plating is a surface treatment, and is NOT permanent. The lifespan of rhodium plating depends on how the piece is worn and cared for. However all plated jewels may be prone to natural wear and tear.

Wear with extra care. Keep plated jewelry away from hard, abrasive surfaces and sharp objects that may cause damage, scratching, scuffing, denting, chipping, rubbing. Avoid direct impact from other jewelry items, metals, or other hard or rough surfaces that may rub or scratch the plated surface.

Know when to take your jewelry off. Please avoid wearing jewelry while cleaning, gardening, performing sports activities such as hitting the gym, lifting weights, doing yoga, swimming, rock climbing, etc... this will damage your jewelry.

Avoid moisture and keep dry. Plated jewelry is NOT waterproof. Exposure to liquids such as water, lotions, oils, sun tan lotions, perfumes, alcohol, acetone, and chemical cleaners can weaken, damage and remove the plated coating.

Avoid heat. Avoid placing your plated jewelry near heat as this can cause discoloration and deformation.

Do not use any jewelry cleaning liquids or agents. Keep it clean by gently wiping with a soft and dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not steam or use ultrasonic cleaners on plated jewelry. Do not use polishing cloths or liquid jewelry cleaners your plated jewelry as this will remove the plating.

How to help prevent tarnishing: Plated jewelry may tarnish over time due to the natural oxidation. To help prevent tarnishing, wipe gold vermeil jewelry after use and store your jewelry in an airtight jewelry box or ziplock bag.

What is White Rhodium? White rhodium is a rare precious metal in the platinum family. When electroplated onto metal jewelry, white rhodium will leave a bright platinum white reflective finish.

What is Black Rhodium aka "Black Gold"? Black rhodium and black ruthenium is a surface treatment created by chemically binding a black ink to white rhodium metal. Jewelry electroplated with black rhodium or black ruthenium, will have a uniquely dark and shiny reflective finish. This dark and enchanting gunmetal color is also known as "black gold".