Jewellery Care
Caring for Your Silver.
A little care keeps silver jewellery looking its best for years. Here is how to look after your pieces.
Everyday Care
Last on, first off
Put jewellery on after perfume, lotion and hairspray, and take it off before swimming, bathing, cleaning or exercise.
Wear it often
Regular wear helps keep silver bright. Pieces left in a drawer tend to tarnish faster.
Store it dry
Keep each piece in a soft pouch or lined box, away from damp and from other jewellery that could scratch it.
Cleaning
Sterling silver
Polish gently with a silver cloth. For heavier tarnish, use a mild silver cleaner, avoiding the stone, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Argentium silver
Naturally resistant to tarnish. A wipe with a soft cloth is usually all it needs.
Stone-set pieces
Clean around stones with a soft, dry brush. Avoid dips, ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals, which can damage some stones and settings.
Not sure how to care for a particular stone? Ask me and I will be happy to help.
Looking for something in particular?
Ask about a piece you have seen here, or talk to me about a stone, a size or an idea of your own.
Grace & Kate. Handmade sterling and Argentium silver jewellery, set with ethically sourced precious stones and made, wherever possible, from reclaimed silver.