I want you to enjoy your jewelry for a long, long time!  To help ensure that its beauty lasts, I've compiled a list of care how-to's to help you keep it in good condition.

Sterling Silver: Tarnishing is a natural process caused by oxidation. Tarnish does not damage the silver and can easily be removed by rubbing the piece gently with a soft, treated polishing cloth. Do not use tarnish-removing dips on pieces that have decorative oxidation. When you are not wearing your silver pieces, store them in a cool, dry place. Zip-lock bags are ideal for this and will help prevent both tarnishing and scratching by other pieces. Soap and water will also help keep your silver looking good. Do not dry silver off with  paper towels or tissues - always use a soft cloth. 

Gold filled: Gold filled jewelry is cared for in the same manner as other precious jewelry. The absolutely best thing you can do for your Gold Filled jewelry is to clean regularly using a little bit of warm water, and a soft cloth to dry and shine after. Many chemicals marketed for cleaning jewelry are actually somewhat abrasive or corrosive and can cause some damage or color alteration to your jewelry. The best way to avoid this is to keep it simple. Warm water and a soft cloth are the best thing you can do to maintain the beauty of your jewelry.

Freshwater Pearls: Proper care can preserve and extend the life of pearls. Extreme dryness is damaging; pearls are also sensitive to acids, perspiration, cosmetics, and hair spray. Do not store pearls in sealed bags, they need to breath.  But do wipe them clean after wearing as they could retain body oils and eventually stain or change color. Since they are relatively soft, they can be easily scratched.  Do not use a Silver Polishing Cloth with Pearl Jewelry as it it will strip the pearls of their luster. Keep your pearl jewelry separate from other jewelry pieces, so other pieces don't scratch the pearls. A great way to do this is to keep them in the plastic bags we provide, but DO NOT seal the bag.

Gemstones: To keep your gems sparkling, clean them when dust and fingerprints have dimmed their brilliance. The best way to clean your gemstone jewelry is in a bowl of water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent. Using an old toothbrush or other soft brush, scrub gently behind the stone where dust and soap can collect. Then just rinse and pat try with a soft cloth. Store these separately too so they do not scratch.