• Wipe your jewelry with a soft cloth after each wear to remove any sweat, etc. to help reduce tarnishing over time. You may use the polishing cloth provided to remove any tarnishing that may occur.
• Clean all metal parts of your jewelry from time to time with isopropyl/rubbing alcohol (not water) and wipe dry right after.
• Store your jewelry away from sunlight in a ziplock bag or any airtight container to reduce the amount of exposure to oxygen and moisture. If you can acquire silica gel packets (which can be found in certain food packages) or anti-tarnish strips and place them into the ziplock bag or container, that would be ideal.
• Do not get any hair products, perfume, water, etc. on your jewelry.

This will prolong the lifespan/shine of them so it's pretty important! Applies to most jewelry in general.

Specifically for freshwater pearl jewelry:

• Put your pearl jewelry on after perfume, hairspray, lotions and makeup have fully dried. These products break down the nacre over time and will dull the surface.

• Remove pearl jewelry before showering, swimming or exercising. Prolonged exposure to water and sweat affects the nacre over time.

• Wipe your pearls gently with a soft damp cloth after each wear to remove any residue, and allow them to air dry fully before storing.

• Avoid using isopropyl/rubbing alcohol, ultrasonic cleaners, steam or any chemical jewelry cleaners on the pearls themselves. You may use alcohol on the metal findings only.

• Store pearl jewelry separately from other pieces in a soft pouch or lined box to prevent scratching. Pearls are softer than most stones and scratch easily.

• If you notice a white powder or film on your pearls, this is likely a buildup of soap, lotion or sweat. Gently wipe with a slightly damp soft cloth and allow to air dry fully.

Specifically for beaded jewelry:

• Store all beaded jewelry by hanging them or placing them flat in boxes or any place where they run no risk of being bent accidentally.
• Although the beading wire I use is strong, durable and maintains its shape well over time, any beaded jewelry should still be stored properly to ensure its longevity.
• Avoid using any chemicals such as isopropyl/rubbing alcohol on the beads.

Specifically for polymer clay jewelry:

• Although polymer clay is durable and flexible to some extent, please avoid bending it a lot or storing it in places like your bags, filled drawers, etc. because this might cause them to break. Especially if your jewelry has thinner components.
• Store all polymer clay jewelry by hanging them or placing them in boxes or any place where they run no risk of being bent or squashed accidentally.
• If your jewelry is of a lighter color, there may be stains on the clay after wearing them for some time, especially if you wear makeup.
• If your jewelry is stained, simply use a soft cloth or cotton buds and wipe that area gently with isopropyl/rubbing alcohol. If this doesn’t remove the stain entirely, you may use a bit of acetone or nail polish remover too. But be extra careful if you choose to use acetone or nail polish remover because it may damage the clay surface if you’re not gentle with it.

If you have any other questions regarding care and maintenance of your jewelry, feel free to reach out to me via Instagram DM @sincerelycherise.