Care Guide

Learn the general ways of taking care of your new jewelry.

Front lifestyle view of Curved Willow Ring by Kestrel Dillon

General

If you’d like to clean your ring at home, you can use the polishing cloth provided in the package to shine up the metal. Gunk and dust likes to build up behind stone settings, which makes them look like they’ve lost their luster. Some warm water, a soft bristle toothbrush, and some dish soap will go a long way in shining them up. Just gently scrub behind the settings and rinse. 

Make sure you're not wearing your jewelry where it can get more easily damaged or lost, like weightlifting or to the beach. Take your necklace off when sleeping to avoid pulled and broken chains.

Settings

Check your settings- the stones in my works have been professionally and carefully set and should last for a very long time. However, over an extended amount of time, prongs can wear down and settings can come loose. Once or twice a year, shake your piece near your ear. If you ever hear rattling or clicking, that means a setting has come loose! And you should reach out to me ASAP so I can tighten it up.

Gold

Make sure you're not wearing your jewelry where it can get more easily damaged or lost, like weightlifting or to the beach. Take your necklace off when sleeping to avoid pulled and broken chains.

Artistic view of Champagne Toi Et Moi Ring by Kestrel Dillon

Gemstones

Emeralds, Opals and Pearls- Some stones like these have special water-soluble treatments or are sensitive to water, so it’s best to keep them dry as much as you can. Stones like opals can become more fragile after prolonged exposure to water, so be gentle with them and take your pieces off before you wash your hands.

Still have a question?

When in doubt, reach out- if you’re unsure about how to best care for a particular piece or are having any concerns- reach out to me. I’m a small studio and want to help keep your piece shining for years to come.