It is natural for all metals to oxidize with exposure to air. To ensure that your jewelry stays bright for a longer time, please keep it in an air-tight bag or in our anti-tarnish pouches. If you wish to keep the jewelry mounted on the cards on which they are delivered (some pieces may tangle easily due to the delicate chains and are best stored this way), simply lay the anti-tarnish pouch on top, and store it in the box. In the case that your jewelry tarnishes, you can restore its shine by polishing with a polishing cloth. Please DO NOT use solvents, harsh chemicals, or sonicators. We recommend Connoisseur's Polishing Cloths for silver or gold. Most polishing cloths come with an inner microabrasive-treated cloth and an outer gentle buffing cloth. Gold vermeil is delicate. If you must polish any gold vermeil, please use only the outer, non-abrasive cloth to polish gold vermeil. Otherwise, use an old t-shirt or soft towel. Whenever possible, store your jewelry with gems in a dark place. Certain gems are known to undergo natural slight bleaching over time with exposure to light. The general rule of thumb for putting on jewelry is to always put it on absolutely last. Direct exposure to hair-styling products and the alcohol in perfume will often damage not only the metal, but the gems as well. By putting on your jewelry last when you get dressed also ensures that you will not damage or lose any jewelry on your favorite sweater, not to mention keep your favorite sweater from getting pulled or snagged! |
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