To minimize prolonged exposure to moisture and chemicals that can cause tarnishing and wear, we recommend removing your jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or cleaning. When not being worn, it’s best to store your jewelry in an airtight container (a ziplock bag will do) or a felt bag, which helps absorb excess moisture.

To clean your jewelry, gently wash it with warm water and a mild dish detergent. Use a very soft toothbrush to get into recessed areas. Make sure to completely dry your jewelry afterwards with a soft cloth to ensure no moisture remains to prevent your jewelry from tarnishing.

These simple tips will help extend the life of your jewelry, but if you feel your pieces need a little extra help to get back to looking their best, we have some suggestions:

Sterling Silver

It is normal for sterling silver to tarnish over time, especially with exposure to moisture or chemicals. Washing your hands while wearing silver rings is perfectly fine, just make sure to dry them afterwards to ensure no moisture remains that can cause tarnishing. To remove mild tarnish, the method outlined in our general cleaning section should suffice, but for more stubborn tarnish, there is an easy at-home cleaning solution you can make. More information here.

You may find that your silver will develop scratches over time and lose some of its original shine. This happens naturally as a result of silver being softer than many of the surfaces it can come in contact with throughout the day. We love the character this can bring to a piece over time, but if you’d like it to maintain its original high polish, any reputable jeweler should be able to re-polish the piece for you to restore its shine.

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Our jewelry was designed to look rugged, so don't fret if you notice your pieces are antiquing slightly. Sterling silver will naturally tarnish when exposed to common everyday items that contain sulphur, such as leather, rubber, chlorine, salt water, and even air pollution. We think these designs look best with some character, but if you decide you want to keep your pieces looking shiny and new, simply polish them with a silver polishing cloth