To ensure your jewelry retains its beauty and longevity, please follow these care guidelines:
- Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Remove jewelry before swimming (chlorine), bathing (soaps, shampoos), cleaning (household chemicals), applying lotions, perfumes, or hairspray. Chemicals can cause discoloration, tarnishing, or damage to stones and settings.
- Protect from Impact & Scratches: Store jewelry separately in a soft pouch or lined jewelry box to prevent scratches and tangling. Avoid knocking jewelry against hard surfaces. Remove during sports, gardening, or manual work.
- Keep Dry & Avoid Moisture: Remove jewelry before activities involving excessive perspiration or water exposure (showering, swimming, dishwashing). Prolonged moisture can accelerate tarnishing (especially for sterling silver) and weaken some adhesives or settings.
- Clean Gently:
- Use a soft, lint-free polishing cloth (like a microfiber or jewelry cloth) specifically designed for your jewelry type (e.g., silver polishing cloth, gold cloth). Gently wipe after wear to remove oils and dirt.
- Avoid: Harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, toothpaste, or stiff brushes. These can scratch metals, dull finishes.
- For Specific Cleaning: If necessary, use lukewarm water with a mild, phosphate-free soap and a very soft brush (like a baby toothbrush). Rinse thoroughly under lukewarm running water and dry completely with a soft cloth before storing. Check if this method is suitable for all components (e.g., pearls, opals, porous stones, glued elements often require professional cleaning only).
- Tarnish Prevention (Sterling Silver & Copper Alloys): Store sterling silver jewelry in an airtight container or anti-tarnish bag to minimize exposure to air, which causes tarnishing. Anti-tarnish strips can also be helpful. Polish regularly with a silver polishing cloth.
- Protect Plated Finishes (Gold-Plated, Rhodium-Plated, etc.): Plating can wear off over time. Avoid excessive friction, harsh chemicals, and abrasive cleaning. Remove before activities that may cause rubbing (e.g., typing, heavy lifting). Re-plating may be necessary periodically.
- Handle Delicate Pieces with Care: Be extra gentle with chains, thin wires, delicate filigree, and pieces with small or fragile stones (like pearls, opals, turquoise, emeralds) or glued elements. Avoid pulling or bending.
- Put Jewelry On Last: Apply makeup, perfume, and hairspray before putting on your jewelry. Get dressed before putting on necklaces and bracelets to avoid snagging.
- Professional Maintenance: For deep cleaning, stone tightening, repair, or re-plating, consult a professional jeweler. Do not attempt repairs yourself.
- Storage: Always store jewelry in a clean, dry place, ideally individually in soft pouches or compartments within a jewelry box to prevent scratching and tangling. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Important Notes:
- Specific Materials: Certain materials (like pearls, opals, coral, amber, leather, enamel) require specialized care. Consult specific care instructions if provided separately.
- Allergies: If you have sensitive skin, choose hypoallergenic metals like surgical stainless steel, titanium, niobium, or solid gold (especially 18k or higher). Nickel is a common allergen.
- Children: Keep jewelry out of reach of small children.
Contact Us: If you have any questions about caring for your specific piece, please contact our customer service at [lunayaqq@gmail.com] or [www.iororo.com].
Enjoy your beautiful jewelry!