Avoid Prolonged Exposure to Water
We suggest removing your jewellery if you're going to be in the water for long periods of time. This includes hot tubs, swimming pools, lakes, rivers, showers, and long baths. It's okay to wear your pieces when you wash your hands, but chlorine and other chemicals may damage the finish.
Accessories Last
We love no-frizz hair, lotions, serums, sun protection, and perfume, but these things are not friends to our jewellery. These items, including aerosolised sprays (hairspray, setting mist, etc.), moisturizers, sunblock, and perfume can all dull the shine of your piecse. Get ready first, then put on your bling!
Protect Your Bling
We want these pieces to last for as long as possible, and one of the best ways is to keep them in well-made jewellery boxes, or in individual sealed plastic zip bags. Better yet, keep the items away from high-humidity areas such as bathrooms.
No Harsh Cleaners
Avoid using abrasive cleaners on jewellery. This includes chemical cleaners and brushes with rough bristles. Stick with polishing cloths instead!
Sweat is Acidic
Sweat is found at moderately acidic pH levels, but when you're exerting energy while working out or playing sports, this can cause your jewellery to tarnish, and wearing sterling silver while sweating can cause black marks on your skin. We suggest removing it before engaging in strenuous activity so your pieces don't get tarnished, or worse, damaged.
Use Cleaning Cloths
Microfibre cloths are excellent for cleaning jewellery because they are soft, lint-free, and gentle on different types of metals and gemstones. Soft cotton cloths, such as a t-shirt, can also be used for gentle cleaning and drying jewellery. The best though, are jewellery polishing cloths, which are specifically designed for this exact use!
Make a Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning Gold Pieces
Avoid using silver 'dip' cleaners for gold jewellery. Instead, create a paste from baking soda and a small amount of water. Apply the paste to a soft cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush and gently rub it onto the gold jewellery. The mild abrasiveness of baking soda can help remove tarnish or stubborn stains. Rinse the piece thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a clean towel.
Clasp Your Necklaces - But Don't Keep Them Hanging!
Storing necklaces? Keep the chains clasped together so they don't get tangled. And while you can hang them so you can see all of them better, we recommend NOT doing this because this can cause clasps and chains to weaken and break over time.
Have more questions?
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The Sage Gems Promise
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STATEMENT MAKERS
Warning: You can expect these pieces to cause excessive compliments. But who are we kidding - you absolutely deserve them!
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PLAYING FOR KEEPS
10% of all Sage Gems sales support the Alzheimer's Society of British Columbia, so together, we can help create a world where memories last.
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ALWAYS GIFT READY
P.S. Every piece is packaged in our signature baby blue gift box - perfect for gifting (or keeping for yourself - I won't tell!).
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