Jewellery Care

Jewellery made from Sterling Silver is at least 92.5 % pure silver and 7.5% other metals - typically copper. Pure silver is alloyed with other metals to increase its durability and to prevent damage to the finished product. With time Sterling Silver will tarnish. Rhodium finish or coated Sterling Silver will not react the same way. Cared for Sterling Silver should last at least a life time.

How to Care For Your Sterling Silver Jewellery

• by wearing your Silver you will keep it clean or at least slow the oxidation which causes tarnishing

• by storing your pieces in the original packaging when not worn - separated from each other to prevent scratches

• by cleaning only with good quality jewellery cloth or when necessary with mild, not perfumed, well diluted liquid soap and very soft face brush

Do Not Use

• Silver dip - extremely harsh and will damage

  • rhodium plated jewellery

  • coated jewellery

  • gemstones - will remove colour and polish - your pearls will be destroyed!

  • pieces with oxidised finish - the dark finish on such jewellery will be gone!

• Toothpaste - granules present in toothpaste are abrasive and may scratch your jewellery

Note: use of silver dip should be reserved for old and very dirty pieces, blackened by time and nature!

You should remove your jewellery when

• showering

• swimming (pools)

• gardening

• doing house work

We recommend that all coated or plated jewellery should be worn separate from other pieces to prevent permanent scratches.

Note: direct contact with chemicals, abrasives, hair sprays, perfumes and deodorants should be avoided.