PURPOSE JEWELRY CARE GUIDE
Note:
Polishing your gold or silver plated jewelry will remove the plating from the piece. Only use a polishing cloth for your pieces that are 100% brass and are not plated.
PLATED JEWELRY
Plated jewelry is coated in a thin layer of precious metal and is visually identical to a piece made of a precious metal, the plating is temporary but lasts longer with proper care.
- Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant and let dry before putting on your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
- Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, exercising, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
- Avoid getting plated jewelry wet, but if it does require cleaning, wash carefully in warm, soapy water. Rinse clean and pat dry with a soft cloth.
- Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
BRASS JEWELRY
- Apply perfume, hairspray or deodorant and let dry before putting on your jewelry as certain chemicals may damage the finish.
- Always remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, exercising, doing household chores or using abrasive cleaners.
- To remove tarnish, use a special polishing cloth or apply a paste of baking soda and lemon with a soft brush and rinse clean, then pat dry.
- Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before storing.
- Green or grey marks on skin are created by a reaction between the brass and dirt or sweat. Keeping brass jewelry clean and dry can help avoid this discoloration.
- Use a polishing cloth to clean your jewelry