A few tips to give your jewelry the very best care:
We strongly recommend removing jewelry before sleeping, swimming, bathing or gardening. Leather and waxed cord pieces in particular should be kept away from water.
After removing necklaces, take care to re-clasp chains as this can reduce the likelihood of tangles and knots. Similarly, placing earbacks onto stud earrings after taking them off will help prevent them from rolling off a nightstand or getting lost in the bottom of a jewelry box.
In general we advise against using chemicals, commercial cleaning solutions or polishing cloths as they can alter the finish of your jewelry.
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time. White toothpaste is a great way to polish silver and bring back its bright shine. Simply rub a little bit of toothpaste onto your jewelry with your fingertips, a soft cloth or toothbrush and rinse well with water. Take care around any diamonds or gemstones.
Oxidized or blackened silver is a surface treatment and lightens softly over time with wear. Do not use polishing cloths or chemicals on oxidized silver as it will remove the finish. To clean, wash gently with soap and water. We like to use a gentle soap, like dish soap, to clean our pieces.
To clean, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. For a more thorough cleaning, soak your gold jewelry in a small bowl of warm water with a drop or two of non-detergent soap to remove any oils and loosen buildup. Remove after a few minutes, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
To clean jewelry with stones, add a drop of soap and warm water to a bowl. Use a very soft toothbrush to carefully remove any dirt particles or debris from more intricate components and settings. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
Necklace lengths range in size and are measured in inches from clasp end to end. To check your preferred length, you can measure a necklace that you already wear, or use a piece of string. To measure: unclasp the necklace, lay it flat on a ruler and measure end to end, including the clasp.
We recommend getting sized in store at Santa Fe Dry Goods or by a professional jeweler locally. For international ring sizes you can find a conversion chart on findmyringsize.com.
