Jewelry Care + Materials
Care Guide
Before you put on your jewelry
A number of small adjustments to your daily routine ensure that you can enjoy our products for as long as possible.
Make sure you put on your jewelry last. The use of perfume, lotions and sprays will cause your jewelry to discolour and wear out quickly.
Have you just applied lotion, perfume or makeup? Then wait a moment and wash your hands before putting on the jewelry.
If you have accidentally applied some perfume to your jewelry, take a clean, dry cloth and gently wipe your jewelry clean.
When do you take off your jewelry?
We understand better than anyone that you prefer to wear your jewelry all the time. However, there are a number of times when it is better to take off your jewelry.
When you shower, do the dishes, exercise (including gardening), swim or go to the spa, it is better to take off your jewelry. Keeping your jewelry dry and clean will keep it beautiful for the longest time.
When cooking, crafting and in fact all activities that can cause scratches on your jewelry, it is better to take it off.
Your jewelry can be damaged while sleeping and if you sweat during the night, your jewelry will wear out faster. It is therefore wise to put away all your jewelry in the evening before going to sleep.
UV rays can also damage the material. Therefore, do not stay in the sun for too long with your jewelry on. Don't forget that sunscreen can damage your jewelry.
Pro Tip
Place a nice bowl near your sink. When you wash your hands, you can put your jewelry there for a moment.
Store
When you are not wearing your jewelry, it is important to store it neatly.
Make sure your jewelry stays clean and dry. Even when you put them away, the jewelry should not be wet.
Clean your jewelry regularly. You can do this with a soft, 100% cotton cloth. Depending on the type of material, you can also thoroughly polish your jewelry. Further on this page we explain per material how best to do this.
Do not place the jewelry on or over each other. It is best to separate the jewelry by metal. Certain types of metal can damage other, softer types. In addition, we want to prevent the jewelry from getting tangled.
Store jewelry in a dark, dry and not humid place. It is also important that the temperature remains stable. Therefore, do not put the jewelry in the bathroom.
Materials
Stainless Steel (stainless steel)
We use a lot of stainless steel when making our jewelry.
- It is hypoallergenic (allergy free) so it is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.
- It is recyclable and environmentally friendly.
- The chance of discoloration is nil and they have a long lifespan.
- In addition, stainless steel is strong but not heavy, making it easy to wear as jewelry.
- However, it is not unbreakable, so you have to be careful around other (harder) metals. Also be careful with chlorine and other chemicals. Stainless steel does not cope well with this.
To ensure that your jewelry continues to look like new, we recommend thoroughly polishing your jewelry once a month.
You do this as follows:
Is your jewelry just a little dirty? Then using a 100% cotton cloth or a soft microfiber cloth is sufficient. You can wet this a little, as long as you ensure that your jewelry is completely dried again after cleaning.
Are you unable to clean your jewelry with a soft cloth? Then you can polish the stainless steel jewelry more thoroughly. Only use soap and water for this. So do not use toothpaste, paper towels or cleaning cloths. However, try to minimize the use of water to avoid ruining your jewelry.
Only use this method if the entire piece of jewelry consists of stainless steel materials.
- Place your jewelry in a bowl of water and add three drops of mild soap.
- You can gently polish your jewelry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
- Is there still some dirt that you cannot remove? Then take a soft, new toothbrush to very gently brush away the dirt.
- Rinse your jewelry well with clean water and gently pat it dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Make sure you dry your jewelry completely after cleaning.
Gold or Silver Plated
Some of our jewelry is gold-plated or partly gold-plated. This is a nice alternative to solid gold jewelry, for example.
- Gold-plated jewelry, also called gold or silver plated, is jewelry whose material largely consists of a material other than gold. For example, think of glass, brass, steel, silver or copper and it has a thin layer of gold on the outside. This can involve a layer of 18k or 24k gold. The layer really ensures that the material under the layer is protected against external influences.
- Because it involves a layer of gold or silver, plated jewelry can discolour over time.
- For this reason, make sure that you maintain this jewelry properly and try to avoid contact with water and chemicals, among other things.
Every piece of jewelry can of course become somewhat dirty over time. To prevent your jewelry from discoloring, it is wise to clean it immediately when it is dirty.
- This is a layer of gold or silver. The best way to clean your jewelry is to use a clean, dry cleaning cloth.
- Do not polish the jewelry too hard and do this very carefully so that your jewelry remains beautiful for as long as possible.
Beads
To guarantee quality, we only use the best types of beads. Our jewelry is handmade, making it very delicate.
- Miyuki Rocailles (including Galvanized, Silverlined, Ceylon). Seed beads are often basically made of glass and provided with a (colored) gloss layer.
- Miyuki Delicas
- Faceted Beads Top Quality. These beads can release color due to the coloring process. The beads are made of glass.
- Preciosa Seed Beads 24K. These seed beads are made of glass and have a layer of 24K gold.
Every piece of jewelry can of course become somewhat dirty over time. To prevent your jewelry from discoloring, it is wise to clean it immediately when it is dirty.
- The beads are often provided with a (colored) gloss layer. The best way to clean your jewelry is to use a clean, dry polishing cloth.
- Do not polish the jewelry too hard and do this very carefully so that your jewelry remains beautiful for as long as possible. Beads can be very fragile so handle them with care.
Freshwater pearls
Freshwater pearls are an incredibly beautiful alternative to real pearls. This is a natural product, so the dimensions and appearance may differ. This means you always have a unique piece of jewelry.
Freshwater pearls are grown in mussels in various freshwater lakes in China, Indonesia, Japan and America, among others.
A freshwater pearl is a natural product. Freshwater pearls are grown in mussels but do not like water and chemicals.
However, unlike other materials, freshwater pearls will shine more beautifully if you wear them often. Freshwater pearls extract oil from the skin and moisture from the air. Freshwater pearls can dry out if they do not receive enough moisture.
Freshwater pearls also do not handle hard materials well. To prevent scratches, we recommend storing your pearl jewelry separately from your other jewelry.
- Use a clean, soft cloth to rub the pearl. This will make the pearls shine beautifully again. However, do not do this too often and only when it is really dirty.
- Do not polish the jewelry too hard and do this very carefully so that your jewelry remains beautiful for as long as possible. Freshwater pearls are very fragile and delicate, so handle them with care.