[JEWELRY CARE]

METAL CARE

Our metal made from 925 silver, Over time, it’s only natural that signs of wear and scratches will build up on your precious metal. To clean your jewellery at home, we recommend soaking it in warm soapy water and buffing dry with a soft cloth to increase its shine or you might want to try the following steps of cleaning and re blacken.

Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, bleach, sanitisers, perfumes, salt water, hair sprays and certain topical creams, can damage or discolour precious metals.

Always remove your jewellery during physical activity, such as gardening, moving furniture, playing sport, cleaning etc.
Clean Acid Silver & Ultra Acid Silver
Equipment
  • Baking soda
  • Water
  • Old toothbrush
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic or glass bowl
  • Salt
Instruction
  1. Mix together equal parts baking soda and water to form a thick paste. Dab this paste liberally onto your jewelry and let sit for an hour.
  2. Using an old toothbrush and the paste, scrub your jewelry gently. Rinse off the paste completely, and let dry.
  3. Place a sheet of aluminum foil in a shallow plastic or glass bowl. Do not use a metal bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoon (30 ml) of baking soda and ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of salt on the foil.
  4. Place your jewelry on top of the foil. Pour hot water into the bowl, over your jewelry.
  5. Cover the bowl and wait 5 minutes. Remove the cover and take out your jewelry. The aluminium foil, baking soda, salt, and hot water creates a reaction that removes the tarnish from the silver.
Re-blacken KA (Black Sterling)
Equipment
  • Liver of Sulfur (1 oz. jar)
  • 3 Mason jars
  • Baking soda
  • Water (hot and cold)
  • Plastic spoons
  • Old toothbrush
  • Latex or vinyl gloves
  • Paper towels
Instruction
  1. Always work outside when using Liver of Sulfur (LOS). Make sure you wear gloves and designate glass or ceramic containers such as Mason jars that will be used only for this purpose.
  2. Clean the silver before you begin. Polishing residues, wax, or fingerprints can affect the consistency of the oxidation. Hot soapy water and an old toothbrush works well.
  3. Make a neutralizing bath. You will use this later to neutralize the silver once you have finished oxidizing. To make the neutralizing bath:
    • Using one Mason jar, mix 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of baking soda in 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water.
    • Stir solution until the baking soda is dissolved. Set aside for later.
  4. Prepare your workstation. You need 2 Mason jars with 1 cup (250 ml) of hot water in each, the neutralizing bath you just made, Liver of Sulfur (LOS), the jewelry you wish to oxidize, a pair of gloves, a plastic spoon, and some paper towels.
  5. Drop the silver into the hot water of one Mason jar.
  6. In the other Mason jar add 1 pea sized lump of LOS to the hot water.
  7. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Remove the silver from the hot water and carefully place the silver into the LOS solution trying not to splash.
  9. Leave the silver in the LOS solution until it reaches the desired color, stirring occasionally to get an even finish.
  10. Remove the silver from the LOS solution and place the silver in the neutralising bath. This will arrest any further oxidation of the silver.
  11. Remove the silver from the neutralizing bath and dry slightly with the paper towel.
  12. Use a polishing cloth to polish and seal the oxidized finish. Be careful not to completely rub off the oxidation.
  13. Put 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of baking soda into the LOS solution to neutralize it.
  14. Loosely seal the Mason jar that contains the LOS solution and leave the jar outdoors, out of the reach of children or animals. The LOS will degrade and eventually turn clear. Once it is clear it is no longer toxic and you can dispose of it by diluting the solution and flushing it down the drain.
  15. Congratulations! You have oxidized your silver.

[Gems care]

You bought a shiny new piece of jewelry, studded with a shining gemstone. You wear it for a few months and suddenly you notice that something has changed. The stone looks dull, the color has faded a bit, the texture has become rough. why is it happening? How can you extend the life of your new gemstone and make it shine over time?Here are some tips that will help you extend the life of your most precious piece of jewelry

1. Always take off all jewelry before starting strenuous activity. This includes any type of exercise, even yoga and dance, and any type of heavy lifting, whether you're helping a friend move boxes and furniture or lifting weights for a workout.

2. In order to preserve the clarity of the center stone in your ring and prevent it from losing its luster, please make sure to remove the ring before:

A. washing hands with soap.

B. shower

C. Applying moisturizer

Soap and moisturizer can leave residue that accumulates over time and causes the diamond to lose its sparkle and become cloudy.

3. Take off all jewelry before going to bed, so that the blankets don't get caught in the teeth and break them. It also prevents you from damaging the ring by slamming your hands on the headboard or nearby dresser.

Cleaning:

If the GEM becomes cloudy, here are some steps you can take yourself:

1. Brush the jewelry using a cloth made of 100% cotton.

2. Soak the jewelry in hot water with dish soap for about twenty minutes, then clean it with a soft toothbrush.

Note that Before and after cleaning, check that the stone sits well, especially if you use a steam cleaner.