Jewellery Care

Your tiara and bridal jewellery are delicate pieces and with a little TLC they will provide a lasting and precious memento of your special day

Tarnishing:

Naturally occurring oxidants found in the air and oils in the skin will tarnish your tiara and jewellery. Silver plated and sterling silver are more prone than gold. To help prevent this you can store you jewellery in a sealed plastic bag.

Avoid direct contact with hairsprays, perfumes, deodorants, detergents and salt water. Apply perfumes and deodorants before putting on your jewellery

Remove jewellery before washing dishes or bathing.

Avoid unnecessary stress at the clasps to prevent breakage.

Beaded jewellery may need rethreading after a while as regular wear may cause the stones to cut through the cable threading wire.

Remove jewellery before undertaking manual tasks to protect your pieces from damage

Remove jewellery before bed

Cleaning:

Do not use boiling water or ammonia cleaners. Remove any dust or grime from your freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and pearls simply rub and buff gently with a soft lint free cloth. Very dirty pearls and crystals can be washed in a mild soapy solution and then should be dried thoroughly after. A jeweller's cloth will bring back the shine on any dull tarnished metal parts.

Take care when cleaning stones with an AB (Aurora Borealis) finish as the coating can easily scratch

Storing

Lay your necklaces and bracelets flat in their protective box so they retain their shape.

Jewellery with freshwater pearls shouldn't be kept with other pieces of jewellery as the delicate nacre of the pearls may become scratched and cause colour change.

It is a good idea to wrap each individual piece in velvet or silk. Illusion jewellery may become misshapen if not stored correctly. If this occurs, wear the jewellery for a short while. The warmth of your body will iron out any kinks and the design will regain it's shape.