HOW DO I CARE FOR MY JEWELLERY?
To keep your jewellery looking perennially gorgeous, take care not to expose it to perfume, hairspray or harsh chemicals. Be sure to follow any specific care instructions included in the product pages.
We will, wherever possible, include specialised care instructions with your item.

GOLD AND PLATINUM
Use a soft polishing cloth to wipe away any grime, or clean in warm soapy water with a soft brush and dry with a soft cloth.

STERLING SILVER
You might notice that your silver oxidises (darkens) over time and with use. To maintain the shine and finish of your jewellery, clean larger items like rings and bangles with a soft polish cloth, and clean chains and fine wires with 'silver foam'. Gently pat your silver with a damp sponge covered in silver foam then rinse clean, and your jewels should be gorgeous again!

OXIDISED SILVER
An oxidised (or blackened) silver finish is a surface treatment and its nature is to fade over time and with wear. This should be considered part of the charm of the finish, as it will eventually reveal the sterling silver surface below. To prolong the blackened appearance, always avoid using silver cleaning agents on items with an oxidised finish. Instead, clean with warm water and a drop of dishwashing liquid then give it a light buff. Alternatively, wipe with a cotton ball dripped in methylated spirits.

PLATED METALS
Some of our pieces have been plated with gold or rhodium. These will inevitably wear down over time and likely need replating. Extend the life of your plated pieces by avoiding hard impacts, abrasive surfaces and chemicals. Remove plated pieces when swimming, showering, gardening or washing dishes. Avoid stacking your plated jewels (rings, for example) as this can wear down the plating very quickly.

MATTE OR POLISHED SURFACES
Matte and polished finishes are considered a surface finish which will change and evolve with time, especially if your piece is subjected to knocks, rubbing, contact with other jewellery or abrasive surfaces. This change is noticed most with rings.

Neither of these finishes are permanent; matte surfaces will wear back to a polish and polished pieces will scratch and dull with time. The timeframe for this change depends on the individual, the design of the piece and the frequency of wear. These surfaces can usually be refreshed by our artists for a small fee; please contact us to discuss.

DIAMONDS & GEMSTONES
It's important to be mindful that gemstones and even diamonds can be damaged by impacts (which can cause chips and fractures) and abrasive materials (which can cause scratches). Be mindful how you wear your jewellery and always remove it when doing something that might potentially damage the pieces you are wearing.

Ideally we'd recommend you have your gem and diamond set jewellery checked annually. Contact us to arrange for your stones and settings to be cleaned, checked and polished.

PEARLS
Pearls can be vulnerable to perfume and acids so it is always best to always wear them after you have applied your make-up and fragrance. If you notice the surface of your pearls have become dirtied with cosmetics or general wear, you can gently clean them with a soft damp cloth. If strung on a silk thread, as is traditional, the thread can become worn, stretched or dirtied over time and will need to be replaced. Please contact us to arrange for re-threading.

OPALS
Opals are considered a soft gemstone. They are vulnerable to scratching and can chip when knocked. Intense light, high heat or sudden temperature changes can cause an opal to fracture. Avoid chemicals and do not wear your opal jewels while swimming, showering, gardening or washing dishes. Clean with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.

ACRYLIC & RESIN
Coloured acrylic and resin are wonderful materials but they are susceptible to fading and discolouration if placed in direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Avoid hard impacts as acrylic and resin will break if dropped. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

WHAT IS MY BIRTH STONE?

January — Garnet
February — Amethyst 
March — Aquamarine
April — Diamond
May — Emerald
June — Pearl
July — Ruby
August — Peridot
September — Sapphire
October — Opal
November — Citrine
December — Blue Topaz

WHAT ABOUT ANNIVERSARIES?

1 year — Paper or Clock
5 years — Wood or Silverware 
10 years — Tin or Aluminum Tin 
15 years — Crystal or Watch 
20 years — China or Platinum 
25 years — Silver
30 years — Pearl or Diamond 
35 years — Coral or Jade 
40 years — Ruby 
45 years — Sapphire 
50 years — Gold 
55 years — Emerald 
60 years — Diamond