Fine jewellery does not need much. It needs the right little.
Every piece in this house is built on a solid precious-metal core, so care is about protecting the finish, not repairing the metal. Four habits cover almost all of it.
The four habits
- Last on, first off. Put jewellery on after perfume, sunscreen, hairspray and moisturiser — and take it off before they go on again. Cosmetic chemistry is what dulls a finish, far more than wear.
- Keep it dry. Remove pieces before swimming, showering and the gym. Chlorine, salt water and sweat are the three fastest ways to age gold.
- Wipe it down. A soft, dry cloth after wearing — ten seconds — removes the oils that would otherwise sit on the surface overnight.
- Store it apart. Individual pouches or a lined box, away from light and humidity. Pieces stored loose together scratch each other.
By material
18K gold vermeil
Clean with a dry, soft cloth only. Do not use silver dips, polishing cloths or abrasive creams — they are designed to strip a surface layer, which is exactly the gold you want to keep. If a piece needs more than a wipe, warm water with a drop of mild soap, then dry completely.
Sterling silver & moissanite
Sterling naturally darkens with air over time; this is expected and reversible. A proper silver polishing cloth restores it in seconds. Moissanite can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft brush — it is hard enough to take it.
Solid gold & diamond
The most forgiving of the three. Warm water, mild soap, a soft brush around the setting, then dry. Have the setting checked by a jeweller once a year if the piece is worn daily.
Storage
- Chains
- Fasten the clasp before storing — a closed chain will not knot
- Rings
- Flat, not stacked; stones face up
- Studs
- Backs on, in pairs, in a lined tray
- Avoid
- Bathrooms, windowsills, and loose bags
If something is wrong
If a piece arrives faulty or a clasp fails in normal wear, contact us with your order number and a photograph. We would rather hear about it than not.