Care Instructions 

For Enameled Pieces:

Caring for your enameled jewelry is essential. Enameled jewelry involves glass fused to metal, which is surprisingly resilient. However, it's important to handle it gently, as sudden impacts or drops on hard surfaces may lead to chipping or damage.

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• Storage: Store your enameled piece in a cloth, poly bag, or wrap it in tissue, keeping it separate from other objects.

• Wear: Avoid submerging in any liquid, and remove your jewelry when showering or bathing. Take it off when washing your hands, and never use chemicals or abrasives to clean the enamel. Keep it away from lotions, perfumes, and cleaning products, as exposure to cleaning chemicals like bleach can create dark spots in the silver that require professional removal.

• Cleaning: To clean the enamel, gently wipe it with a clean, slightly damp, soft cloth. Avoid using paper towels. If you need to remove silver tarnish, use a Sunshine cloth on the metal only, being careful not to let it touch the enamel, as Sunshine cloths contain fine abrasives that can scratch and cloud the enamel.

 

For Silver Pieces:

• Avoid: Keep it away from lotions and perfumes. If possible, store it in an airtight environment, like a small polypropylene zip-top bag or an anti-tarnish pouch. Avoid wearing silver jewelry while swimming or bathing, as it can dull its finish over time. Also, steer clear of exposure to cleaning chemicals like bleach, as they can create dark spots that require professional removal.

 

For Pieces with Stones:

• Avoid: Don't swim, shower, or bathe while wearing such pieces. Refrain from using abrasives, scrub pads, jewelry cleaning cloths, or jewelry cleaning chemicals, as they can harm the stones. Also, keep the stones away from lotions and perfumes, as these can permanently alter their appearance.

 

For Brass Pieces:

Brass jewelry has its unique characteristics:

• Aging Brass: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, known for darkening and tarnishing quickly when exposed to air and oils. If you appreciate the aged look of brass and prefer not to seal it with lacquers, it's normal for your brass jewelry to darken rapidly. To maintain its brightness, gently rub it in a circular motion with a Sunshine brand jewelry cleaning cloth, taking care to avoid stones or enamel. If your piece features etched text, use a light touch when cleaning to avoid removing the darkener that enhances the visibility of the inscription. Frequent or aggressive cleaning can diminish the visibility of inscriptions over time. Avoid bathing, swimming, submerging in water or chemicals, as well as contact with lotions and perfumes. Avoid using abrasives, scrub pads, or jewelry cleaning chemicals, as these can yield unpredictable results.