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Jewellery Care
Jewellery care
Keep it shining
A little care keeps your sterling silver and gold jewellery looking its best.
Put your jewellery on after perfume, creams and hairspray, and take it off first.
Remove before showering, swimming, the gym or the sauna.
Keep each piece separately in its pouch or box, away from humidity.
Use a soft polishing cloth, in one direction, to restore the shine.
Wearing your jewellery
- Remove your jewellery before showering, bathing, exercising or swimming, particularly in the sea or a chlorinated pool.
- Avoid spraying perfume or applying lotions directly onto your jewellery.
- Take your jewellery off when cleaning or using household chemicals and bleach.
- Keep pieces away from extreme heat, humidity and prolonged direct sunlight.
Storing your jewellery
- Store each piece separately in its Amber James pouch or a lined box, so pieces cannot scratch or tangle.
- If you live somewhere humid, a small sachet of silica gel in your jewellery box helps prevent tarnish.
Cleaning silver & gold
- Gently buff sterling silver with a good-quality silver polishing cloth, working in one direction rather than circles.
- Silver dip or cleaner can be used on plain sterling silver, but never on gold-plated pieces, as it can remove the plating.
- Avoid tissues or paper towels, which can leave fine scratches.
Cleaning stones
- Wipe cubic zirconia and gemstones with a soft, slightly damp cloth after wearing, and dry thoroughly.
- Avoid hot water and harsh cleaners. Porous stones such as turquoise and pearls should only be wiped with a soft, dry cloth.
Why does silver tarnish?
Silver naturally reacts with moisture, air and substances such as perfume and sweat, which can leave a darker film over time. Our sterling silver is finished with an anti-tarnish coating, which helps, and regular wear with gentle polishing keeps it bright.
Is your jewellery suitable for sensitive skin?
We never add nickel to our jewellery, and our pieces are independently tested to UK and EU REACH standards for nickel, lead and cadmium. Trace amounts can occur naturally in precious metals, so if you have a known allergy, please contact us before ordering.
Will the gold plating last?
Gold plating is applied over solid sterling silver. With the care above it keeps its colour well, though plating naturally softens with frequent wear.