Jewellery Care and Repair
Taking care of your silver memorial jewellery is essential to preserve its beauty and sentimental value. By following these care instructions, you can keep your silver jewellery looking stunning and preserve its shine for years to come.
Silver Jewellery Care Instructions
Regular Cleaning:
Wipe after each wear: Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to wipe your silver jewellery after each wear to remove any dirt, oils, or residue.
Avoid chemical exposure: Keep your silver jewellery away from harsh chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, chlorine, and cosmetics. These chemicals can cause the silver to tarnish and corrode.
Polishing: Use a silver polishing cloth to gently polish your jewellery. Avoid using tissue paper or paper towels as they can scratch the surface.
Proper Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place: Humidity and moisture can accelerate tarnishing. Keep your silver jewellery in a dry place, preferably in a jewellery box with anti-tarnish strips.
Individual storage: Store each piece separately in a cloth pouch or a plastic zip-lock bag to prevent scratches and tangling.
Avoid direct sunlight: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause your silver jewellery to tarnish.
Wear with Care:
Put jewellery on last: Apply any lotions, perfumes, or hairspray before putting on your silver jewellery. This helps avoid direct contact with the chemicals that can tarnish the silver.
Avoid wearing during activities: Take off your silver jewellery before swimming, exercising, or doing household chores to prevent exposure to sweat and chemicals.
Deep Cleaning:
Mild soap and water: Occasionally, give your silver jewellery a gentle bath using warm water and a mild, phosphate-free soap. Soak the jewellery for a few minutes, then gently scrub with a soft toothbrush.
Rinse and dry: Thoroughly rinse with clean water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Professional cleaning: For intricate pieces or heavily tarnished items, consider taking your silver jewellery to a professional jeweller for cleaning.
Tarnish Prevention:
Anti-tarnish solutions: Use anti-tarnish strips or pouches in your storage boxes to absorb moisture and pollutants. -These are included with your keepsake.
Regular wear: Believe it or not, wearing your silver jewellery often can help keep it shiny. The oils from your skin can help prevent tarnish.
Resin Jewellery Care Instructions
Avoid Water Exposure:
Do not submerge your resin jewellery in water. While resin is water-resistant, prolonged exposure can damage it. Remove your jewellery before swimming, showering, or washing your hands.
Limit Sunlight Exposure:
Avoid direct sunlight as it can cause resin to yellow and become brittle over time. Store your jewellery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Handle with Care:
Avoid harsh chemicals: Perfumes, hairsprays, cleaning products, and other chemicals can damage resin. Apply these products before putting on your jewellery.
Be cautious with sharp objects: Avoid contact with sharp or abrasive items that can scratch or chip the resin.
Regular Cleaning:
Use a soft cloth: Gently wipe your resin jewellery with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust and oils.
Mild soap and water: For a deeper clean, use a mild soap and warm water. Avoid soaking the jewellery; instead, dip it briefly and then rinse with clean water.
Dry thoroughly: Ensure your jewellery is completely dry before storing it to prevent moisture buildup.
Proper Storage:
Store individually: Keep each piece of resin jewellery in a separate pouch or box to prevent scratches.
Use anti-tarnish strips: Place anti-tarnish strips in your jewellery box to absorb moisture and pollutants. -These are included with your keepsake.
Glass Jewellery Care Instructions
Avoid Water: Try not to wear glass jewellery in the shower, bath, or swimming pool, as water can damage the glass.
Handle with Care: Glass is delicate, so handle your jewellery gently to avoid scratches or breakage.
Remove Before Applying Products: Take off your glass jewellery before using hairspray, lotion, perfume, or any other chemicals, as they can damage the glass.
Store Properly: When not wearing your glass jewellery, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep it separate from other pieces to avoid scratches.
Clean Gently: If your glass jewellery needs cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution. Avoid using harsh detergents or abrasive materials3.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Don't expose your glass jewellery to sudden temperature changes, such as pouring hot water directly onto it
Gold Jewellery Care Instructions
Avoid Chemicals: Keep your gold jewellery away from household chemicals, perfumes, and cosmetics, as these can cause discoloration or damage.
Remove Before Physical Activities: Take off your gold jewellery before engaging in any rigorous activities, such as sports or heavy lifting, to prevent damage or bending.
Store Properly: When not in use, store your gold jewellery in a soft pouch or a lined jewellery box to prevent scratches. Keep pieces separate to avoid tangling and scratching.
Clean Gently: Clean your gold jewellery regularly with a mild soap solution and warm water. Use a soft cloth or a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Do not expose your gold jewellery to extreme heat or cold, as this can cause damage or alter its appearance.
Regular Inspections: Periodically check your gold jewellery for any signs of wear and tear, such as loose stones or clasps, and have them repaired by a professional if necessary.
Wear with Care: Put on your gold jewellery after applying makeup, lotion, and perfume to minimize contact with these products.
Something Gone Wrong?
Please, please, please contact me if there is anything bothering you!
Over time you may experience some wear and tear on your keepsake, this could include (but not limited to) surface scratches, tarnishing, discolouration, chipping. There is 1 year warranty on all my products however please do not be discouraged if you require repairs or maintenance after this time - I can definately help you however there may be a small fee for this.
Before you commit to buying a piece of keepsake jewellery, PLEASE do your research and shop around to look for an artist you can trust, unfortunately there are some poor quality and fraudulent memorial businesses out there.
