JEWELRY CARE GUIDE

How to Care for Natural Gemstone & Polymer Clay Jewelry

A little care will help your jewelry preserve its beauty and character for years to come. Each piece is handcrafted from natural gemstones and sculpted polymer clay, and both materials should be treated with care.

NATURAL GEMSTONES

Keep away from chemicals — Avoid direct contact with perfume, hairspray, lotions, household cleaners, and other chemicals. It is best to put your jewelry on after applying cosmetics and fragrance.

Avoid prolonged contact with water — Remove your jewelry before showering, swimming, or washing dishes. Some natural stones, including opal and turquoise, are porous and particularly sensitive to water.

Clean gently — Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust and natural oils. Avoid abrasive cleaners, brushes, or polishing materials that may scratch the stone.

POLYMER CLAY

Handle with care — The polymer clay blend used in my jewelry is highly durable, but strong impact, excessive pressure, or bending may damage sculpted details.

Avoid heat and prolonged direct sunlight — Keep your jewelry away from high temperatures and prolonged direct sunlight. Do not leave it in places that can become very hot, such as a sunny windowsill or inside a parked car.

Keep away from chemicals — Avoid direct contact with perfume, hairspray, household cleaners, solvents, and other chemicals.

Clean gently — Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If necessary, use a small amount of mild soap, but do not soak the jewelry in water.

Store carefully — Keep your jewelry in a cool, dry place.

REFRESHING RAW, UNPOLISHED STONES

Over time, the surface of some raw, rough, unpolished stones and crystal specimens may appear slightly dry or faded. Their natural depth and luster can be refreshed with a tiny amount of paraffin oil.

Please use paraffin oil only — do not substitute it with any other type of oil. Paraffin oil is ideal for refreshing the surface of raw, unpolished stones and crystals and is inexpensive and readily available at most pharmacies.

1. Dust — Gently wipe the stone with a clean, soft, dry cloth.

2. Apply — Put just a few drops of paraffin oil on a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the stone. Use only a very small amount.

3. Buff — Wipe the stone with a clean, dry cloth to remove any excess oil and restore its natural depth and luster.

CRYSTAL CLEANSING & RECHARGING

If crystal cleansing is part of your personal practice, you may also choose to cleanse or recharge your stones using traditional methods.

Brown Rice — Place the jewelry in a bowl of dry brown rice for approximately 24 hours. Traditionally, the rice is discarded afterward.

Selenite or Clear Quartz — Place the jewelry beside clear quartz or on a selenite plate for several hours or overnight.

These practices come from traditional crystal beliefs and personal rituals rather than scientifically established effects.

MADE TO BE WORN. MADE TO LAST.

With simple care, your jewelry can preserve its character and beauty for many years.