Jewellery Care

Silver oxidises naturally over time but can be cleaned gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.  Hard to reach places can be cleaned with an old, worn, soft toothbrush and soapy water and dried with a soft cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals.

 

​Some of my pieces have been finished with applied oxidation to enhance their sculptural qualities.  Care should be taken not to polish these areas too much to preserve the oxidation.

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The best way to keep your silver jewellery looking shiny is to enjoy it and wear it often. However, here are a few tips which may help:-

 

• ​​Suggest jewellery is removed before sleeping.​

 

• Remove rings before immersing jewellery in water and keep them somewhere safe.​

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• Remove jewellery if you're involved in any activity which could damage it.

 

• Don’t wear jewellery in the swimming pool because of the chemicals.​

 

• Avoid spraying jewellery with perfume or hair products.​

 

• Fasten chains together when storing to avoid tangling, or fasten chains and store them by hanging separately.​

 

• Suggest that jewellery is stored separately in a lined box or case, so that the jewellery doesn’t rub together or become tangled.

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