Jewelry Care & Metal Info

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• Apply lotions and sprays before putting on jewelry.
• Remove jewelry before sleeping so it won’t break.
• Avoid wearing jewelry in chlorine and salt water - wash with soap and warm water, then dry with a soft cloth if wet. Each order comes with a soft polishing cloth.
• Avoid using harsh chemicals like bleach and acetone-based cleaners, as they could damage the metal.
• Feel free to use a Sterling Silver jewelry cleaner on your Sterling Silver pieces, but do not use a Gold jewelry cleaner on your Gold Filled pieces. Solid Gold is not the same as Gold Filled.
  

If you have a bad reaction to the jewelry, please don't hesitate to send me a message and we can sort it out together. 

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Gold Filled jewelry can last 10-30 years if it's cared for properly. It's a more affordable alternative to solid gold, and it's also durable for everyday wear. "Gold Filled" is a USA jewelry standard that requires the metal to have 1/20, or 5%, of pure gold by weight. 14k Gold Filled, for example, includes a thick layer of real 14k gold formed at extreme pressure and heat around a base metal core. Gold Filled jewelry is great for people with allergies - it doesn't contain nickel, won't tarnish, and the metal won't rub off. 

To clean Gold Filled jewelry, use warm water and mild soap to wash, then a soft cloth to pat dry. Make sure not to rub the jewelry as that can cause discoloring. Try to avoid wearing the jewelry in the ocean or the beach so the chlorine and salt don't tarnish it over time. Also, avoid wearing your Gold Filled pieces while cleaning or before applying lotions or perfumes, as the chemicals could damage the jewelry. You can softly wipe your jewelry with a soft polishing cloth to keep it shiny!

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.925 Sterling Silver & How to Care for It 

.925 Sterling Silver contains 92.5% pure Silver, with 7.5% Copper or other metals to give the Silver its strength. Pure Silver is too soft and malleable for functionality and everyday use.

Although Sterling Silver will tarnish over time, there are ways to prolong it and keep your Silver clean as long as you can. Try to keep your Sterling Silver pieces away from air as much as you can. You can store your pieces in airtight plastic bags or containers while you're not wearing them - the Flux Studio jewelry pouch that comes with your jewelry order is perfect for storage purposes. Also, keep your Silver jewelry out of direct sunlight and humidity if you don't want it to tarnish quickly. Keep your jewelry away from things containing sulfur, like latex, rubber, wool, mustard, onion, or eggs. Use a microfiber or jewelry polishing cloth to maintain the shine of your jewelry. If your jewelry is really tarnished, try using a mild ammonia and phosphate free soap with warm water to clean and blot dry, or baking soda and warm water then blot dry again. Even olive oil and lemon juice - 1/2 cup lemon juice with 1 teaspoon olive oil. You can also use a simple Sterling Silver Jewelry Cleaner for cleaning these pieces. Take good care of your Sterling Silver jewelry and it'll last you a long time!