Product Care

Precious metals, both gold, and silver, will tarnish in the natural environment. Tarnishing is the result of metals present in the alloy, mostly copper, reacting to the environment, particularly sulfur compounds in the air. Salty air, chlorine, humidity perspiration, cosmetics, bleach, and strong chemicals will accelerate this reaction causing a discoloration of the metal surface.

CARE TIPS

• Avoid saltwater and chlorinated water.
• Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals.
• Minor metal surface abrasion, scratches, and dents can be the result of impact against hard surfaces during normal wear. Having your jewelry professionally cleaned from time to time (annually) will help in keeping your jewelry looking its best.
• Clean your jewelry at the first sign of tarnishing by soaking it in warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. Hand wash with a soft cloth and a soft-bristle brush and rinse under warm water. Dry by patting them with a clean, soft cotton cloth.

Ceramic boasts a hardness that is unlike any traditional metal used in jewelry. It is considered to be scratch proof and will not show signs of wearing, even after years. Ceramic is also unaffected by the ultraviolet rays produced by the sun, meaning that its colors won’t fade. While ceramic and HyCeram are extremely durable and can resist scratches and common damages, due to the molecular structure they are not resistant to shattering. 

CARE TIPS

• Protect your jewelry from an impact on hard surfaces.
• Follow the same cleaning instructions as gold and silver jewelry.

CARE TIPS

• To maintain enamel’s luster, avoid exposure to extreme temperature, lotions, cosmetics, acetone, and harsh chemicals.
• Follow the same cleaning instructions as gold and silver Jewelry.

Opaque gemstones - such as lapis, turquoise, malachite, and opals - tend to be  softer, more porous and easily absorb unwanted chemicals and foreign materials in the environment. Dirt and oils can build up and damage the polish or discolor the stone. It is important to properly care for and maintain your gemstone jewelry.

CARE TIPS

• Colored stones can chip, scratch and break. Protect your jewelry from an impact on hard surfaces.
• Do not wear while doing exercise or yard work.
• Do not wear in a swimming pool.
• Avoid harsh chemicals including bleach, ammonia, chlorine, and many household cleaning products.
• Avoid fragrances, lotions, and cosmetics coming into direct contact with the stone.
• Never use an ultrasonic cleaner or steam clean.
• Never soak for an extended period in hot water.
• To clean, dip in warm water with a mild dish soap (do not soak). Wipe down stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.

Transparent -to-translucent gemstones, such as blue topaz, citrine, amethyst and iolite can develop a dirty film on the exterior, making them appear dull.

CARE TIPS

• Colored stones can chip, scratch and break. Protect your jewelry from an impact on hard surfaces.
• Follow the same cleaning instructions as gold and silver jewelry.

CARE TIPS

• Wearing pearls regularly will help maintain their natural beauty and luster. Wipe down the pears with a very soft clean cloth after wearing.
• Avoid exposure to fragrances, cosmetics, lotions and hairspray.
• Avoid ammonia and other harsh chemicals.
• Do not wear while exercising as perspiration should be avoided.
• Never use ultrasonic cleaning or steam clean.
• Wash pearls from time to time in a solution of warm water and mild, non-abrasive soap. Rinse, and pat dry with a soft cloth. Pearls like moisture so no need to thoroughly dry. However, if your pearls are strung make sure the string is dry before wearing.
• Check stringing for security often and have restrung every one to two years if worn often.

Precious metals do wear over time. Cast engineers test all pieces to ensure durability. However, when a piece is constantly used, metal fatigue can occur.

CARE TIPS

• Check your mechanisms regularly. Make sure that when the clasps and bales are engaged, there is a firm and reliable connection. If you notice fatigue, send the piece in for repair. Cast will build up the metal to ensure security.
• Prongs also wear over time. Regularly check that your prongs are adequately securing diamonds and colored stones. If you notice vulnerability, send the piece in for repair. Cast will build up the metal and ensure the stones are set securely.

Species: Quartz
Variety: Amethyst
Color: Purple with slight royal blue and reddish overtones. Known as African Amethyst, it is considered to be the gem’s finest color.
Treatment: Occasionally heated to lighten the color.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat and household chemicals.

Species: Quartz
Variety: Citrine
Color: Golden-orange to reddish-brown. Known as Madeira Citrine it is the most valuable color.

Treatment: Routinely heated to change the color.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat and household chemicals.
• High heat and strong exposure to light can cause color loss.

Species: Topaz
Variety: Blue
Color: Vivid bright blue color, known as Swiss Blue Topaz.
Treatment: Routinely irradiated through neutron bombardment and then heat-treated for color stability.

CARE TIPS

• Do not steam clean.
• Do not ultrasonic coven.
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap (do not soak). Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.

Species: Tourmaline
Variety: Green
Color: Green
Treatment: Often heated to lighten the green color.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap (do not soak). Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Sudden temperature change could cause fracturing.

Species: Chalcedony
Variety: Onyx
Color: Black
Treatment: Always dyed and heat-treated to improve color uniformity and color saturation.

CARE TIPS.

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairsprays and household chemicals. Avoid extreme heat.

Species: Lapis Lazuli
Classification: Rock made from three minerals: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite
Color: Intense royal blue to violet-blue with pyrite flecks
Treatment: Routinely paraffin-coated to improve polish appearance and durability.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap. (do not soak) Wipe down the stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairsprays, and household chemicals.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, which can cause color loss.

Species: Turquoise
Classification: Rock made from aluminum phosphorus and copper
Color: Blue to blue-green.
Treatment: Stabilized to improve durability. Routinely paraffin-coated to improve polish appearance and durability

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
• To clean, dip in warm water with a mild dish soap (do not soak). Wipe down stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairsprays, and household chemicals.

Species: Chalcedony
Variety: Agate
Color: White
Treatment: This stone is not treated in any way.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap. (do not soak) Wipe down the stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Given its light color and porous surface, white agate can easily discolor with heavy handling. Avoid getting it dirty, oils, and exposure to household chemicals.

Species: Malachite
Color: Light mint green to dark green and blackish green with curved or circular banding.
Treatment: Routinely paraffin-coated to improve polish appearance and durability.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap. (do not soak) Wipe down the stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairspray, and household chemicals.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, which can cause color loss.

Species: Opal
Variety: Pink
Color: Very soft pink to pastel pink
Treatment: This stone is not treated in any way

CARE TIPS

• Do not steam clean.
• Do not ultrasonic clean.
• To clean, soak in water with mild dish soap. Wipe down the stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use with a clean soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Sudden temperature change can cause fracturing. Avoid exposure to heat.
• Opals have high water content and require dehydration. Stones can be soaked to keep moist if “crazing” occurs.
• Do not store in airtight containers such as safety deposit boxes. Do not store in bathrooms.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairspray, and household chemicals.

Species: Lolite
Color: Light to medium blue and violet. Strongly pleochroic, showing different colors from different angles, grey, violet, yellow, and sometimes colorless.
Treatment: This stone is not treated in any way

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid extreme heat.

Species: Quartz
Variety: Tiger's- Eye
Color: Brown to brownish yellow, opaque phenomenal stone with chatoyancy
Treatment: Routinely paraffin-coated to improve polish appearance and durability.

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairsprays and household chemicals.
• Avoid extreme heat.

Species: Chalcedony
Variety: Chrysoprase
Color: Mint Green
Treatment: This stone is not treated in any way.

CARE TIPS

• Professional steam cleaning only.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.

Species/Group: Pyrope-Almandite Garnet
Variety: Rhodolite
Color: Purplish Red
Treatment: This stone is not treated in any way.

CARE TIPS

• Never steam clean.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
• Sudden temperature change can cause fracturing.

Species: Pearl-Cultured.
Variety: South Sea White.
Color: White.
Treatment: Natural color, not enhanced in anyway.

CARE TIPS

• Do not steam clean.
• Do no ultrasonic clean.
• To clean, wash pearls from time to time in a solution of warm water and mild, non-abrasive soap. Rinse, and pat dry with a soft cloth. Pearls like moisture so no need to thoroughly dry. However, if strung, make sure the string is dry before wearing.
• Wearing pearls regularly will help maintain their natural beauty and luster. Wipe down with a very soft clean cloth after wearing.
• Avoid exposure to fragrances, cosmetics, lotions, and hairspray.
• Avoid ammonia, chlorine, bleach vinegar, and harsh chemicals
• Avoid extreme heat.
• Do not wear while exercising as perspiration should be avoided.
• To avoid scratching your pearls, store them separately and do not wear them in a way where they come into contact with other stones or metals. We advise against stacking.

Species: Pearl-Cultured.
Variety: Tahitian.
Color: Soft light grey
Treatment: Bleached or dyed to improve uniformity of color.

CARE TIPS

• Do not steam clean.
• Do not ultrasonic clean.
• To clean, wash pearls from time to time in a solution of warm water and mild, non-abrasive soap. Rinse, and pat dry with a soft cloth. Pearls like moisture so no need to thoroughly dry. However, if strung, make sure the string is dry before wearing.
• Wearing pearls regularly will help maintain their natural beauty and luster. Wipe down with a very soft clean cloth after wearing.
• Avoid exposure to fragrances, cosmetics, lotions, and hairspray.
• Avoid ammonia, chlorine, bleach vinegar, and harsh chemicals
• Avoid extreme heat.
• Do not wear while exercising as perspiration should be avoided.
• To avoid scratching your pearls, store them separately and do not wear them in a way where they come into contact with other stones or metals. We advise against stacking.

Species: Shell
Variety: Mother of Pearl
Color: White
Treatment: Routinely bleached and coated with a colorless substance to improve surface uniformity.

CARE TIPS

• Do not steam clean.
• Do no ultrasonic clean.
• To clean, wash pearls from time to time in a solution of warm water and mild, non-abrasive soap. Rinse, and pat dry with a soft cloth.
• Wearing mother of pearl regularly will help maintain its natural beauty and luster. Wipe down with a very soft clean cloth after wearing.
• Avoid exposure to fragrances, cosmetics, lotions, and hairspray.
• Avoid ammonia, chlorine, bleach vinegar, and harsh chemicals
• Avoid extreme heat.
• Do not wear while exercising as perspiration should be avoided.
• To avoid scratching your pearls, store them separately and do not wear them in a way where they come into contact with other stones or metals. We advise against stacking.

Species: Corundum
Variety: Sapphire
Color: Deep pink
Treatment: Routinely heat treated to improve color.

CARE TIPS

• Professional steam cleaning only.
• Professional ultrasonic cleaning only.
• To clean, soak in warm water with mild dish soap. Use a soft bristle brush to clean the stone. Wipe with a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.
  
  

Species: A variety of feldspar-group mineral orthoclase.
Color: White with adularescence, the optical effect associated with this gem, produces a diffusion or shimmering of light that hovers across the surface of the gem. It is said that this phenomenon mimics the same glistening appearance of the Moon on a dark and clear night.
Treatment: Although typically untreated, some may have a surface coating to enhance color or phenomenon. 

CARE TIPS

• Steam cleaning is not recommended.
• Ultrasonic cleaning is not recommended.
• Avoid exposure to perfumes, cosmetics, hairspray, and household chemicals.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, which can cause breaks in the stone.
• To clean, dip in warm water with mild dish soap. (do not soak) Wipe down the

  stone with a clean cotton cloth. Use a clean, soft cotton cloth to dry.