Care is not maintenance. It is the practice of keeping something loved — small, tender rituals passed between generations.
Last on, first off
Perfume, hairspray, sunscreen and body oil are the quiet enemies of a warm finish. Let them settle on the skin first; put your jewellery on last, and take it off before anything else.
Remove pieces before swimming, showering, exercising or sleeping. Chlorine, salt water and perspiration will dull a finish faster than years of ordinary wear.
The seasonal clean
Once a season, dip a soft cloth in warm water with the gentlest soap, wipe slowly, then dry completely with a second dry cloth. Never use abrasive polishes, ultrasonic cleaners or alcohol on plated pieces or pearls.
Pearls prefer a damp cloth only, and should never be soaked.
Where it rests
Store each piece separately, flat, away from direct sunlight and humidity — a lined box or the pouch your piece arrived in is ideal. Chains laid flat do not knot.
In humid coastal air, a small sachet of silica in the box does more for longevity than any polish.
