Aftercare

Each piece of jewellery is thoughtfully designed and made in my studio in Glasgow. Please follow some simple guidelines to make sure your pieces stay looking nice.

• Please use caution when applying perfume, hairspray, lotions etc - it's best to apply these prior to wearing jewellery as they may cause metals to tarnish and discolour resin and jesmonite. Your jewellery should be the last thing you put on.


• Do not try to clean any pieces with abrasive cleaning products - if necessary, only use mild soapy water.


• Remove rings if using abrasive cleaners/chemicals whilst doing housework or similar.


• Chains are delicate and should be treated with care. Do not pull or tug on them.


• Natural wear and tear / slight surface scratches are normal.

Storing

Store all jewellery in a clean, dry place away from direct sun exposure. Do not store in bathrooms or rooms with excess condensation or next to radiators or windowsills. Damp and hot conditions can cause precious metals to discolour and tarnish.


Keep each piece separate to prevent your jewellery rubbing and scratching against one another.

MATERIALS

Silver tarnishes over time. To slow this process and help prevent it, keep your silver jewellery in a pouch or somewhere semi air-tight and away from moisture. If you leave your silver pieces unused this can also accelerate tarnishing. You can carefully clean it with mild soapy water and a dry soft cloth or silver polishing cloth. Scratches and light surface wear are normal. If it’s a ring, the finish (satin, brushed or polished) will change over time from day-to-day wear. Polished rings get scratches and matte rings polish up! Avoid wearing silver jewellery when swimming as chlorine rapidly tarnishes silver.

Oxidised silver is still silver - it just has a lovely dark grey / black surface which is created by a chemical process. As with any surface treatment, this effect will wear off over time and shine up depending on how often the piece is worn. Each oxidised piece is polished and sealed with beeswax to protect and prolong the oxidisation, but it will still wear off eventually - this must be expected when purchasing. It will not discolour your skin or cause irritation. You can always have a piece re-oxidised, please get in touch if you require this.

Bronze has a beautiful, warm colour. As with most metals, bronze naturally tarnishes. This is a natural characteristic of the metal. Once polished, I seal the bronze with beeswax and buff with a soft cloth to delay this process, however as with all metals it will tarnish over time and become slightly darker and more dull in colour. Store away from air and moisture.

Gold vermeil is a thick coating of gold over sterling silver. Although gold vermeil should not tarnish like silver, it may become dirty and fade slightly with wear. To delay this happening, please store your jewellery in a fabric pouch when not being worn, away from moisture. Care should be taken when cleaning and storing gold plated jewellery separately to protect the layer of gold from being worn away or scratched. Please note that gold vermeil jewellery can also tarnish or fade over time depending on wear and exposure to perspiration, chemicals and cosmetics. Keep aware from hairspray and perfume. It's also recommended that all gold plated jewellery be removed when showering or swimming. If necessary, GENTLY clean - I recommend purchasing a soft cleaning cloth which are available from most high street jewellers.  Re-plating can also be done - please get in touch if you require this.

Jesmonite is made from a combination of gypsum (a mineral created from sedimentary rock) and water-based acrylic resin, with a similar look and feel to concrete.

Whilst known for its durability, please treat jesmonite pieces as you would treat ceramics - avoid dropping from a height and can be prone to chipping or cracks upon impact.

Each jesmonite piece has been sealed with a coconut oil/beeswax blend to make it splash proof and also bring up the richness of its colour. Jesmonite can get marks from water if left untouched (the same as wood or stone would) so please dry quickly if your piece gets wet. I would recommend using a soft microfibre cloth and buffing in some natural beeswax, vaseline or specialist concrete/jesmonite sealant now and again to keep your piece(s) looking vibrant and ensure their longevity. For recommendations or if you have any questions please get in touch.

Resin is waterproof and durable, but can be scratched and damaged the same as metal. Keep away from heat and chemicals or anything alcohol based. Wash with mild soapy water only. Resin rings are 'dress rings' and must be worn with care and common sense to keep them in good condition. Knocks, drops or repeated pressure can result in cracks, chips and breakages. The silver posts on the Geo Block Studs are drilled in and secured with an epoxy cement. Please note that heat and tugging can soften this bond over time so it’s best to avoid wearing when exercising. Resin naturally discolours over time, however this process is accelerated with UV light so avoid leaving out in the sun for extended periods.

The exposed copper on the Populuxe Earrings has been treated with a transparent lacquer to delay tarnishing. Copper darkens over time, this is a natural characteristic of the metal and should be expected. Avoid scratches on this surface and store away carefully when not being worn. Avoid contact with chemicals (including perfume and hairspray). Can be gently cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth if necessary.

Avoid contact with any chemicals (including perfume, hairspray etc) as this can affect the enamel and its colour, surface and shine. Care should be taken to avoid scratching or chipping the enamel - store carefully when not being worn. Try to avoid dropping your piece as enamel can chip and shatter like glass. Can be cleaned with water and a soft cloth if necessary.

Scratches and light surface wear are normal on rings. Whatever the finish of the ring, (satin, brushed or polished), this will change over time from day-to-day wear. Polished rings get scratches and matte rings polish up.

Gold can also tarnish (this is due to the alloys its mixed with reacting to oxygen, sweat, chemicals etc). If this happens, you can purchase a specialist gold cleaning cloth or solution, or get in touch and I can advise or re-polish for you as necessary.

Powder coated brass: Although a durable finish, care should be taken to avoid scratching or chipping - store carefully when not being worn. Do not bend. Can be cleaned with water, a mild soap and dried with a soft cloth. Knocks, drops or repeated pressure can result in chips and cracks.

Laminate
Wash your pieces with warm, soapy water, if necessary, and dry with a microfibre cloth.

Although durable, care should be taken to avoid scratching or chipping - store carefully when not being worn. Do not bend. Knocks, drops or repeated pressure can result in chips and cracks.

Polished Metallic Plastic: This material is lightweight and flexible, but can break/split under stress or squashing. Avoid harsh chemicals. Intended as dress rings only, please take care when wearing.