Even everyday substances like hairspray, lotion, perfume or other cosmetics can contain chemicals that will permanently damage the surface of your pearls and other delicate or porous gems (like turquoise). Opals can turn white or brown, develop tiny cracks.Įxposure to chemicals can damage or discolour precious metals – gold, silver and platinum – and may harm some coloured gems. Pearls, for instance, can dry out, crack and discolour. Heat can easily remove the natural moisture these gems need to keep their beauty. Excessive heat and sudden temperature changes may also fracture some gems. Other gems, especially amber, can darken over time when exposed to too much light. Pearls and other delicate materials, as they will bleach under extreme exposure to light. Over time, and in excess, they can also fade or damage some gemstones, such as amethyst, kunzite, topaz and shell cameos. Just as the sun’s harmful rays can damage our skin, light and heat can affect a coloured gemstone’s durability and colour. Understanding how to care for and protect your treasured jewellery can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping your heirlooms sparkling for generations to come. Jewellery is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. Leaving the leather to dry in direct sunlight can cause it to crack, so allow to dry naturally. Avoid getting wet, as excessive water will damage the leather. Stay away from products containing bleach, oil or alcohol. Avoid washing, tumble drying and dry cleaning. Here are some additional tips on caring for your leather wrist wear. Known for its flexibility and durability, we offer a high quality of leather for our wrist wear. Wear for special occasions, and is best worn on its own to avoid the plating wearing too quickly. As with any plated piece, the plating will wear off over time so to ensure you get the best from your rose gold plated jewellery follow our general jewellery care tips. Rose gold – The majority of our rose gold plated jewellery is 1 micron minimum, and some have an anti-tarnish protection. Over time, the rhodium coating will wear away. It is then coated in rhodium, a precious metal which is very hard and has a bright white lustre which doesn’t tarnish easily. White gold – White gold is a combination of pure gold and alloys such as silver and palladium. Generally, the higher the carat weight, the softer the metal, so 22ct gold tends to be less resistant to scratching than 18ct. Pure gold is the only precious metal that won’t tarnish, but it is a relatively soft metal.
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