Material & maintenance
Material
All our jewelry is handmade, making each piece unique. Our manufacturer is B Corp-certified. Our production process uses recycled silver and gold. The gemstones used are sourced ethically. We also strive to minimize waste during the processing of the materials.
Silver
The "silver" jewelry is made of sterling silver, or 925 silver. Pure silver is too soft to make jewelry, so it's mixed with a small amount of other materials to make it stronger. Sterling silver consists largely of silver (92.5%), with the remaining 7.5% being made up of other materials.
Gold Vermeil
The 'Gold Vermeil ' jewelry is made of sterling silver, surrounded by a 2.5-micron-thick layer of 18k gold. Gold Vermeil offers the perfect balance between quality and value. When properly cared for, it will remain beautiful for a lifetime.
Maintenance
Each type of material has its own characteristics and properties. These all react to external influences.
Silver
Silver jewelry can discolor over time, becoming greenish, black, or dull. This discoloration is called oxidation; it's a natural process for silver, and therefore also for silver jewelry. Silver jewelry also reacts to the acidity of your skin. Your skin's acidity varies from person to person and depends on many factors. It depends, for example, on what you eat, whether you take medications, and how much you perspire. Therefore, polish silver jewelry regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth or a silver polishing cloth. You can also occasionally rinse silver jewelry under lukewarm running water with mild soap.
Gold Vermeil
Gold vermeil jewelry has an 18kt gold plating that can wear or tarnish. It's important to take good care of your gold vermeil jewelry. It's important to minimize contact with moisture and heat. We recommend daily maintenance of your gold vermeil jewelry to prevent tarnishing. You can do this by polishing your jewelry with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the material does tarnish, you can easily polish it again with a special gold polishing cloth.
Tips to keep your jewelry beautiful for longer:
- Keep your jewelry clean with a soft, lint-free cloth (included).
- Do not wear your jewelry while you sleep.
- Avoid wearing jewelry while exercising.
- Do not wear your jewelry on the beach, in the shower, or while swimming.
- Avoid contact with perfume, make-up and other care products.
- When you are not wearing the jewelry, store it in a cool, dark place, for example in a jewelry box, to prevent damage.
- Never store your jewelry in direct sunlight or in a damp place.
- Never use chemicals of any kind to clean your jewelry.