We know how annoying it can be when your earring looks dull. So let’s talk about how to care for it!

 

Before you grab the cleaning supplies, let us guide you on which type of jewelry requires which kind of care.

 

All of our earrings are made with high quality premium metals only. To continuously ensure the hypoallergenic integrity of our earrings, we melt them down and chemically test the alloys and contents. We do this continuously to ensure that the products being worn by our customers are always safe! Your ears are always in safe hands, bestie.

 

Plus, our Advanced Aftercare Solution was intentionally designed as a 2-in-1, safe for cleaning your ears and your jewelry!

 

 

How To Clean By Metal Type

 

Sterling Silver

 

Discoloration is common for jewelry made of Sterling Silver; metal oxidizes and it looks like it has tarnished. Sterling Silver is a precious metal and it is sensitive towards oxygen and water. And through completely normal wear and storage, it can become oxidized, which causes the soot-like coloration on the jewelry. 

 

The jewelry just simply needs a gentle polishing. And you can do that by using the special silver cloth to polish your silver jewelry pieces. You may also use a lint-free flannel, microfiber, or other soft non-abrasive cloth. With some gentle care like this, your jewelry will be good as new, and will shine through, like you.

 

Whatever you do, please don’t use paper towels or tissues to polish your jewelry. They contain fibers that can scratch the silver, we also recommend not using any kind of brushes or toothbrushes to clean your Sterling Silver jewelry. Way too harsh.

 

Once your piercing has healed (one year post-piercing!), avoid wearing sterling silver jewelry during the following activities to keep your jewelry looking its best:

 

In the pool, hot tub, and sauna

In the bath or shower

When Using cleaning supplies

During physical activity

Putting on makeup or applying skincare

Cooking

 

We recommend keeping sterling silver earrings in a jewelry pouch or box while you’re not wearing the jewelry to slow down the oxidation process.

 

Gold Vermeil

 

Our Gold Vermeil is a thick layer of 14K Gold over a Sterling Silver base jewelry. It resembles 14K Gold jewelry, but it is more durable and more affordable. In addition, with proper care Gold Vermeil jewelry will uphold its finish for years to come. Just try and keep your Gold Vermeil jewelry dry and gently wipe it with a dry cloth if necessary.

 

We recommend keeping gold vermeil earrings in a jewelry pouch or box while you’re not wearing the jewelry to slow down the oxidation process.

 

14K Yellow Gold & 14K White Gold

 

While your 14K Gold jewelry doesn’t need much upkeep, discoloration can happen. The thing about solid gold is that it reacts differently with every wearer, it totally depends on our pH levels in the skin and if the jewelry piece was exposed to perfume/cologne, lotion, hairspray, etc.

 

Chemicals like Sulfur can also cause discoloration. Say, if the jewelry was stored in a jewelry box or pouch where sulfur could have been in its composition, then that’s very likely to happen.

 

When this happens this is what you do: Mix some water and non-phosphate dish-washing detergent (like Dawn) and gently scrub the discolored area with a soft toothbrush. Then, rinse the jewelry in warm water and until the water runs clear. After that, use a soft cloth to dry the jewelry and then allow it to air dry. 

 

This should bring the shine back to your 14K Gold and White Gold jewelry!

 

So, remember…

 

Discoloration happens, oxidation is normal—and these are easy problems that have easy solutions. As long as you treat your jewelry kindly and take good care of it fondly, you have nothing to worry about.