Jewelry care and usage recommendations
Handmade jewelry is made from precious metals and porcelain. These materials are durable, but their surfaces can be affected by environmental factors, chemicals, and mechanical impact. Proper care helps to preserve the aesthetics of the piece for longer.
Daily use
It is recommended to remove jewelry before:
bathing in the shower, pool or sea
while exercising
while doing household chores
using cosmetics, perfume, or hairspray
Chlorine, salt, cosmetics and household chemicals can affect the metal surface and accelerate the oxidation of silver. Also, during active activities, the jewelry can experience mechanical shock.
Why does silver darken?
Silver naturally reacts with sulfur compounds in the air and can oxidize over time, causing the surface to darken. This is a normal characteristic of the metal and is not considered a defect in the product.
The oxidation of silver can be accelerated by:
sweat
cosmetics and perfumes
household chemicals
chlorinated water
humid environment
Such reactions are natural chemical properties of silver.
How to clean jewelry
For light cleaning, mild products are usually sufficient.
Gentle cleaning
Prepare warm water with a small amount of soap.
Gently clean the jewelry with a soft cloth or soft brush.
Rinse with clean water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
You can also use special cleaning products for silver. napkins.
Cleaning silver at home
Silver jewelry can also be cleaned with a small amount of regular toothpaste if special cleaning products are not available.
It is important to follow several rules:
the paste must be free of abrasive or bleaching particles
it should be applied to a soft cloth or paper towel
cleaning should be done with gentle movements
After cleaning, the jewelry should be rinsed with water and dried thoroughly.
Abrasive pastes can scratch the silver surface, so their use is not recommended.
What should be avoided?
Jewelry can be damaged by:
Porcelain details
Porcelain is a ceramic material fired at high temperatures, the structure of which becomes glassy and very hard.
Due to this structure, porcelain is very strong and durable. However, like glass or natural stone, it is not resistant to strong impacts - if subjected to strong mechanical impact, a porcelain piece may crack or shatter.
Therefore, it is recommended to protect jewelry with porcelain elements from falls or impacts.
Jewelry storage
It is recommended to store jewelry:
This avoids surface scratching and unnecessary oxidation effects.
Warranty conditions
The warranty does not apply to damage caused by:
mechanical shocks or falls
misuse
exposure to aggressive chemicals
natural silver oxidation process
Return of goods of suitable quality
Based on paragraph 17.12 of Resolution No. 697 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 11 June 2001 „On the Approval of the Rules of Retail Trade“ (pearls, precious stones, precious metals and articles thereof – codes according to the Combined Nomenclature 7101–7116, 7118):
Jewelry of suitable quality may be exchanged or returned only with the seller's consent.
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I didn't answer all of those questions - although I have the answer to all of them. Thank you - and best of luck in your creative endeavors!
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Thank you
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