Materials & Care

While pure gold is chemically inert and doesn't tarnish, its softness makes it impractical for everyday wear. That’s why most fine jewelry is crafted from 14K or 18K gold alloys, in which pure gold is blended with other metals for increased strength. Over time, these alloying metals can oxidize when exposed to air, moisture, or chemicals, causing slight surface darkening. This minimal discoloration tends to happen very slowly and can be easily restored with a gentle polish.

Why Care Matters:

While more tarnish-resistant than base metals or plated jewelry, 14k gold can still scratch, dull, or accumulate oils and grime from daily wear.

General Care Tips:

• Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising (especially with beaded jewelry).
• Routine Wipe-Down: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove surface oils and dust.
• Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft brush and mild soapy water to lightly scrub crevices. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
• Restore Shine: Gently buff with a jewelry polishing cloth in small, circular motions until it gleams.
• Storage: Store pieces individually in fabric-lined boxes or soft pouches to prevent scratches, and keep in a cool, dry place.

Sterling silver consists of 92.5% pure silver mixed with other metals for added strength. These alloyed metals can react with chemicals in the air, leading to tarnishing. Exposure to moisture, chemicals, and UV light can accelerate this process.

Why Care Matters:

With proper care, tarnishing of sterling silver can be slowed and reversed.

General Care Tips:

• Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising.
• Routine Wipe-Down: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove surface oils and dust.
• Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft brush and mild soapy water to lightly scrub crevices. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
• Restore Shine: Gently buff with a jewelry polishing cloth in small, circular motions.
• Storage & Anti-tarnish Products: Store pieces in airtight packaging and use tarnish-resistant products (such as anti-tarnish tabs or strips). Keep in a cool, dry place.

The Argentium silver components in our jewelry consists of 94% silver. This alloy is specifically formulated to be highly resistant to tarnishing and has a brighter, whiter appearance compared to conventional sterling silver.

Why Care Matters:

Although highly tarnish-resistant, Argentium silver still benefits from periodic cleaning and occasional polishing to maintain its brilliance.

General Care Tips:

• Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising.
• Routine Wipe-Down: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove surface oils and dust.
• Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft brush and mild soapy water to lightly scrub crevices. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
• Restore Shine: If needed, wipe with an Argentium silver care cloth. Avoid using dip polishes.
• Storage: Store pieces individually in fabric-lined boxes or soft pouches to prevent scratches, and keep in a cool, dry place.

Freshwater pearls are formed from multiple thin layers of nacre, the same iridescent substance that lines the inside of mollusk shells. This natural layering gives them their signature soft luster and unique glow.

Why Care Matters:

The delicate nacre of freshwater pearls can dry out, scratch, or lose its luster when exposed to chemicals or rough handling. Pearls are also porous and can absorb oils, perspiration, and beauty products, which may dull their natural sheen and gradually weaken the nacre over time.

General Care Tips:

• Wear Often: Your skin’s natural oils and moisture help maintain pearls' luster.
• Last On: Put pearls on after perfume, makeup, and hairspray have completely dried.
• Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising. Avoid soaking your pearls.
• Routine Wipe-Down: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove dust and residue.
• Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and harsh chemicals.
• Proper Storage: Store separately in a breathable silk or soft cotton pouch, and avoid contact with abrasive surfaces.

Gemstones and semi-precious stones (e.g., amethyst, aquamarine, peridot, diamond, quartz, malachite, moonstone, etc.) offer a rainbow of colors and unique patterns. Each stone has its own hardness, porosity, and specific care requirements.

Why Care Matters:

Many stones are more porous or softer than diamonds and can scratch, chip, or be damaged by abrasive cleaners, perfumes, hairspray, and other alcohol-based products. If you notice slight darkening or discoloration where your natural stone beads meet the metal components, it's completely normal and can be refreshed with a jewelry cloth or gentle cleaning.

General Care Tips:

• Avoid Exposure to Chemicals: Remove jewelry before applying lotions, perfumes, or cosmetics, and avoid contact with household cleaners.
• Remove before showering, swimming, or exercising. In general, avoid soaking your stones.
• Routine Wipe-Down: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft cloth to remove dust and residue.
• Gentle Cleaning: Use mild soap and lukewarm water; rub gently with a soft cloth or lightly scrub with a soft brush, rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
• No Ultrasonic or Steam: Avoid ultrasonic cleaners or steam, as they can fracture or fade many stones.
• Storage: Store pieces individually in fabric-lined boxes or soft pouches to prevent scratches, and keep them in a cool, dry place.