The right care
Jewelry is always the finishing touch. As a simple rule, your pieces should be the last thing you put on before heading out, and the first thing you take off when you return home.
925 Sterling Silver is loved for its shine, though it may naturally darken or oxidize over time. This is not a sign of the metal's quality, but rather a natural process in which silver reacts with chemicals in the air and the environment. In fact, regular wear can help keep your silver bright. If your pieces lose their luster, a gentle cleaning solution and soft cloth will easily restore their glow.
This isn't true for gold jewelry, however. Our 14k solid gold jewelry will neither tarnish nor lose its golden luster. However, as gold is a soft and malleable metal, it can develop fine scratches with time. Handle your pieces with care, and store them thoughtfully to preserve their beauty for years to come.
HN Jewelry’s gold vermeil is made of 925 sterling silver plated with a thick layer of 18k gold. With proper care, it will maintain its brilliance, but over time the layer can wear off. Therefore, proper care is important to keep your gold vermeil jewelry in its best condition. You should ensure that your jewelry does not come into contact with lotions, cosmetics, or perfumes, as the chemicals they contain can accelerate tarnishing. And to ensure your gold-plated jewelry retains its radiant shine, remove your jewelry when exercising, cleaning, gardening, showering, bathing, or swimming in chlorinated or salt water.
storage
To keep your jewelry looking its best, store it in a cool, dry place — the bathroom, for instance, is not ideal. Each piece should be kept separately in a soft pouch or lined box to prevent scratches and tangling.
Jewelry cleaning
How to clean gold and platinum jewelry
- While gold and platinum is made to last a lifetime, it does require gentle care and occasional polishing.
- To maintain the shine of your jewelry, gently clean it with a soft-bristled brush or cloth using warm water and detergent-free soap.
- Don’t use abrasive cleaners.
- Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on 14k gold and platinum jewelry.
A Few More Tips
As a general rule, these activities should be avoided if you're wearing gold vermeil, sterling silver, pearls, mother-of-pearl, and gemstones. Solid gold pieces, however, can be worn in water as long as you take care to avoid scratching them on hard surfaces. It's also advisable to remove bracelets or rings when washing your hands. This can help prevent oxidation and preserve the shine of your jewelry.
In short: Yes. While solid gold is somewhat more durable, the general rule is that all lotions, cosmetics, soaps, and perfumes should not come into contact with your jewelry to ensure it continues to look radiantly beautiful.
You've probably already figured out that these aren't ideal activities for wearing your jewelry. While solid gold is resistant to sweat, you should still be careful to prevent your pieces from getting scratched.
Your solid gold pieces should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally in your jewelry box or a soft pouch. Since gold is a soft material that can scratch easily, you should make sure to store them separately.
Be sure to store them separately to avoid scratches. While minor scratches on your jewelry may be removed with cleaning, gemstones require extra care.
These natural treasures don't require much—just a little love and attention. Avoid contact with lotions, cosmetics, soaps, and perfumes to protect your pearls from dulling. Pearls like to have room to breathe to maintain their healthy luster, so you should never store them in an airtight container.
Store your pearl pieces separately to avoid scratches.