Jewelry Care
Cleaning Jewelry
To avoid damage, jewelry should not come in contact with harsh chemicals, cosmetics, hair sprays, perfumes or moisture, etc. To remove tarnish, special care must be taken to avoid pulling the the chain or any other parts or damaging stones. If a tarnish remover is used it should be metal appropriate and safe for other materials used in the jewelry piece. If using an anti-tarnish cloth rub lightly to avoid damaging or stretching chain or pulling on any parts. Use extra care if any silver has a decorative tarnish, or dark areas. Be aware that rubbing or using tarnish remover will remove this so be gentle while cleaning.
Concrete Jewelry
Concrete jewelry should be cared for as any other jewelry. It has been developed to be strong and durable but not unbreakable so handle with care to avoid breakage and chipping. Over time concrete will become stronger and can change darken or even develop a sheen naturally or from body oils, rubbing, etc. If a polish is used for metal parts it's best to test first in an area to be sure there is no adverse reaction with the concrete. If alcohol is used on ear wires if it touches the concrete some of the color will rub off. This small amount will not cause damage but is best to avoid excessive use of alcohol on concrete. It has been sealed to repel moisture but is not waterproof so can be wiped with a damp cloth but should not be immersed in water.
Storing Jewelry
To avoid tarnish, sterling silver is best stored in a zip lock bag or an airtight container with anti-tarnish strips, or some other anti-tarnish environment. Alternatively, jewelry may be wrapped in an anti-tarnish material. Care should be taken when handling and storing delicate pieces so that small components stay intact and chain does not tangle, as tangles can be difficult to remove.