How do I take care of my jewelry?
All of our items contain sterling silver, which can tarnish. Tarnishing is a natural process caused by oxidation. It will make your silver item look “dull”. This oxidation will not harm or damage your jewelry, it simply needs to be removed using a soft treated polishing cloth. If you use your polishing cloth approximately every 2 weeks, it will keep tarnish from building up. Also, if you wear your item regularly, your natural body oils will help to reduce the tarnishing on your sterling silver jewelry. (Be careful when using a polishing cloth on crystal beads, as the polish can remove the AB coating.)

Some pieces have beads that have decorative oxidation. Bali Silver beads and the letter cube beads are examples of beads that have areas purposely designed to become oxidized. These beads CAN be cleaned with the polishing cloth, just be careful not to rub too hard to remove the dark oxidation area.

Do NOT use silver cleaners on pearls or semi-precious stones as the stone may lose it’s luster. You can use a mild soap and water solution to clean your jewelry piece and gently pat dry with a towel.

Do NOT wear your sterling silver piece while bathing, swimming, doing dishes or using cleaning chemicals. Also, be sure not to expose your item to bleach, chlorine or extended time in water, as it could weaken the strength of the bracelet. We do not recommend wearing your bracelet while sleeping, as this could cause unnecessary stress on the components in your bracelet. Depending on how much you wear your bracelet and on what your daily activities are, we recommend periodically restringing your bracelet to prevent breakage.

When you are not wearing your sterling silver jewelry, store it in a small plastic bag or pouch (like the one the bracelet comes in) in a cool, dry place. This will help to keep the tarnishing to a minimum.