Fashion jewellery tarnishes when exposed to moisture, oils, salts and acids. Keep your jewellery tarnish-free by keeping it dry.
- Don't wash dishes or do laundry with your jewellery on.
- Don't wear jewellery in the pool or at the spa.
- Don't put on lotion or perfume with your jewellery on.
- Dry your hands before handling, or putting on, any piece of fashion jewellery from your collection.
- Remove your jewellery before showering, swimming or exercising.
- Thoroughly wipe each piece of jewellery with a soft, clean cloth as soon as you remove it.
- The goal is to remove any oil, salt or acid contaminants and to dry the piece.
Wear it last, and take it off first.
- Put your jewellery on after you put your clothes on and before your take your clothes off. an accidental pull on the chain can break your favourite necklace.
- When performing activities such as laundry, cooking, or gardening, remove your jewellery to prevent physical damage or exposure to cleaning chemicals or cleaning fluids.
- Put jewellery on after applying hairspray and makeup. this goes back to keeping your jewellery dry. perfumes, hairspray, lotion and makeup usually contain harsh chemicals that can damage your beautiful jewellery.
Store your fashion jewellery in a soft dry place to avoid damage due to moisture in the air.
- Store your jewellery in a dry box or other secure container.
- Avoid air! the air around us is what makes metal tarnish.
- We recommend using a ziplock or air-tight bag with the air squeezed out to prevent oxidisation.