Care instructions

GENERALLY

Our jewelry is made of 925 sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, but does not contain nickel.

Our collections also include rose gold plating. This is not real gold. The sterling silver jewelry is plated with 18 carat rose gold.

We also combine our jewelry with other materials such as copper, brass, onyx, tiger eye, labradorite and many other gemstones.

Many of our pieces of jewelry are not silver polished to a high gloss, but are partially blackened to give the jewelry more character and depth. We work on the surface and thereby achieve a vintage look. Basically, silver in combination with sulfur forms silver sulfide. Silver sulfide is black and therefore forms a clearly visible patina on the bright silver surface. This is not an indication of lower quality, but rather a normal chemical reaction of this precious metal.

In the long term, silver therefore has the property of tarnishing and turning black because it oxidizes with the oxygen contained in our air or other oxidizing agents in combination with hydrogen sulphide.
In addition to this unsuspected influence on the material, other factors from daily life, such as taking medication, can also lead to a change in the piece of jewelry.

Proper and regular care can extend the life of the jewelry.

To enjoy your valuable and beautiful jewelry for as long as possible, you should follow a few basic rules:

• Do not wear silver jewelry when doing housework or gardening - contact with cleaning products can damage the material.
• Remove silver jewelry when swimming (whether in a pool or the sea) - chlorinated water or salt water can attack the material.
• Do not wear silver jewelry when exercising - the sulfur contained in sweat can react with the silver.
• Remove silver jewelry when showering - personal care products can contain substances that attack the material.
• Only put on the jewelry after applying cosmetics – hairspray, perfumes, sunscreens, and any cosmetics can attack the surface.

CLEANING

SILVER

To remove slight discoloration on the surface, we recommend using a silver cleaning cloth. This will restore the silver's original shine. For stubborn discoloration, you should use a silver cleaning bath or an ultrasonic device.
Please follow the instructions for use!

Blackened/oxidized jewelry, on the other hand, should not be treated with silver cleaning baths, as this can cause the blackening to be lost. However, the surface can easily be polished with a jewelry cleaning cloth.

GILT

Our jewelry is made of 925 sterling silver and 18-carat rose gold plating.

There is no finish that will stick permanently to silver. Gold plating will wear off over time depending on use and care. The areas most frequently subjected to friction will be affected. This is a surface erosion that cannot be avoided. Such signs of wear do not represent a material defect.

Gold-plated jewelry should never be cleaned with silver cleaning baths. This will remove the gold plating.

ZIRCONIA

If the zirconia stones lose their shine, they can be polished again with a soft cloth or silver cleaning cloth.

GEMSTONES

We often use gemstones in our jewelry. Some stones are soft natural stones, and external influences such as scratches are normal signs of wear and tear. They do not represent material defects.

Natural stones are NOT suitable for cleaning in the silver cleaning bath.

STORAGE

If silver jewelry is not worn for a long time, it should be stored in an airtight container to avoid tarnishing too quickly.

Do not store jewellery in damp rooms – moisture causes silver in particular to oxidise and tarnish over time.

It is best to store jewelry in a jewelry box, in individual fabric bags or wrapped in a soft cloth.

However, we ask for your understanding that we cannot accept complaints about discoloration of the silver or changes in the material for the reasons stated above, as this is not a defect but a completely normal, material-typical process that can be virtually avoided by careful handling of the material.