Jewellery care
99.99% pure 'Fine Silver' is less prone to tarnishing than sterling silver, but it can still naturally oxidise and lose its shine over time through contact with the air and the natural oils and compounds in our skin
To minimise the risk of your jewellery tarnishing, put your jewellery on after you apply your make up and after using any perfume, hairspray or other chemical substances. Try to also keep it dry and away from chlorine and chemical cleaning solutions.
Always store your jewellery so that it is safe and protected from damage by other pieces of jewellery and other items, ideally keeping it in an dry, airtight container and away from sunlight when it is not being worn.
Try not to allow chains to tangle as they are delicate and can very easily become kinked or damaged, hanging them can avoid them becoming tangled.
Cleaning your jewellery
If your jewellery does get a little dull over time you can easily clean it using a silver polishing cloth, or by mixing 2 tbsp of white distilled vinegar, 1 tbsp baking powder and a little lukewarm water, and leaving the piece to soak in this solution for an hour, before gently scrubbing with a soft bristled toothbrush, rinsing well and drying with a soft cotton cloth.
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Be careful using strong, chemical jewellery cleaning solutions, as they can not only remove the tarnish, but also the blackened patina finish that I use to define some of my pieces.
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I offer a free cleaning service on all of my jewellery, just contact me here to arrange. You can either pop it in the post back to me, or if you are in my local area please feel free to drop your jewellery back to me. Please note that you will be responsible for the postage costs, in both sending your jewellery to me and for me sending it back to you.
Sea Glass Jewellery
Your sea glass jewellery can be cleaned in the same way as silver, as detailed above.
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I like to retain the frosted finish on my pieces of sea glass jewellery, keeping the appearance of the glass exactly as I found it. But if you prefer a brighter, more solid and shiny colour, then just rub the glass with a little olive oil and buff with a soft cloth to remove the excess. But don't worry if you change your mind and prefer the frosted finish, this process can easily be reversed by rubbing the glass with a little washing up liquid and warm water.