Jewellery Care
Just like anything you love in life, your jewellery needs to be looked after.
Here are some important tips to help you keep your jewellery looking its best so that you can enjoy wearing it for years to come:
- Avoid exposing your jewellery to perfumes, creams, oils and household chemicals.
- Store each item of jewellery separately in the box provided to avoid scratches.
- Keep chains fastened and lay them flat so that they do not tangle.
- Take care to avoid extreme humidity or heat as this may cause tarnishing.
- Remove all jewellery before showering, swimming, or washing up.
- Clean your jewellery regularly using warm soap and water, and the jewellery cloth provided with your purchase.
With time and wear, sterling silver will naturally become oxidised and eventually tarnish. Storing silver jewellery in a sealed plastic bag or airtight box when it is not being worn will keep out the air that causes oxidation.
All gold jewellery is plated in a thick layer of 18kt gold and with the right care should last a couple of years before requiring a re-plate. Follow the above tips and try not to wear gold plated rings next to other rings to avoid scratches.
Care Service
If your jewels are looking tarnished and unhappy, or the gold plating has faded over time you can book in a Care Service and I will bring your jewels back to life.
If your jewels are looking tarnished and unhappy, or the gold plating has faded over time you can book in a Care Service and I will bring your jewels back to life.
For a small cost the Care Service offers the following:
- Removal of scratches and dents
- Gold plating
- Resizing
- Polish and clean
Please note this service is currently only for jewellery purchased through This Story. Get in touch here to find out more about the Care Service and to chat about your jewels.