Jewelry Care Instructions:

• Gently wipe off your jewelry by using a soft 100% cotton, lint free, cloth after wearing it. This will remove any make-up, perfume, or skin oils.

• I do not recommend using ultrasonic or abrasive cleaners, such as toothpaste, or even toothbrushes. Harsh chemicals or soaking your jewelry, even in water for a short period of time, may harm the polish or treatment of the stones.

• For light cleaning use a treated jewelry cloth for your brass, copper, gold, or silver jewelry. When using a jewelry cloth, rub the surface to be polished with medium pressure. The cloth will keep its cleaning action until it is completely darkened. The cloth should then be disposed of. Do not wash the cloth.

• Do not use a metal cleaner. Sometimes I use metals with a patina in some of my designs. By using a metal cleaner you might remove that patina, or change the look of the piece. Also, if used, a metal cleaner may cause damage to the gold or precious silver. When precious metal jewelry requires a more thorough cleaning gently wash it by hand in lukewarm water with a tiny drop of mild liquid soap.

• Allow the piece to dry thoroughly before polishing and storing it. By storing your jewelry individually you will prevent scratches to soft stones and metals.
  To help prevent tarnish from forming on sterling silver (.925) you should store your jewelry by wrapping it in a soft cotton cloth, or an anti-tarnish jewelry bag.

Gemstone Care:

• Semi-precious gemstone beads are porous and will chip if not cared for properly.
  When wearing your jewelry be careful to not knock them on hard surfaces.

• Make sure to put on your cosmetics and perfume before adorning yourself with your jewelry. Cosmetics and perfumes may contain substances that will discolor the beads in your necklace.

• Do not wear or leave your jewelry exposed to high temperatures. You should remove your jewelry when you plan to spend long hours in direct sunlight or before entering a tanning both or sauna. Also do not wear your jewelry while bathing or swimming. Both salt water and chlorine may damage them.

Pearl Care:

• Pearls are porous, so special care is needed.

• When you dress put your pearls on last to prevent direct contact with cologne, hair spray, lotion, or make up. It is important to make sure they do not absorb these.

• Again, do not use jewelry cleaners. Instead you should wipe your pearls gently with a damp cloth.

• Pearls are meant to be worn. The oils from your skin help prevent the pearls from drying out.

• And lastly, I must advise you not to store your pearls in zip-lock bags. If you do moisture can build up inside a sealed bag which will then damage your pearls. I recommend that you wrap your pearls in a jewelry tissue or soft cotton cloth. You can also store them directly in a soft jewelry bag.

By following these simple guidelines you will have many years of enjoyment from your precious adornments.