The following information on how to wear, store and clean your jewellery, will help ensure the longevity and brilliance of your unique design piece. It will guarantee you long-lasting pleasure in your treasured items! 

WE SUPPLY CARE ADVICE LEAFLETS WITH EVERY PAIR OF CUSTOM EARRINGS, YOU MUST READ THIS LEAFLET BEFORE YOU UNPACK YOUR EARRINGS FROM YOUR BOX, AS WE CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PEOPLE NOT PAYING DUE CARE AND ATTENTION WHEN UNPACKING THEIR HAND MADE EARRINGS. IN THE EVENT THAT DUE CARE AND ATTENTION IS NOT PAID WE WILL HAPPILY OFFER TO REPAIR THE EARRING ONCE YOU HAVE SENT IT BACK TO US OR ON A STAND IF WE ARE PRESENT AT A COMPETITION.

VALUABLE TIPS 

Always remove your jewellery BEFORE washing hands, swimming or applying body care products. It should also be taken off before carrying out any sports activities or doing household chores. 
Remember to reserve your jewellery as a finishing touch, AFTER using applying body care products like perfume, beauty cream, make up or hair spray. 
Try to protect all jewellery from sharp blows, harsh chemicals found in household cleaning materials, sunlight and extreme temperatures. 
Chlorine and related chemicals can severely discolour and damage jewellery as well as loosen stones and settings. 
Ensure your jewellery does not come into prolonged contact with matches, rubber bands or any materials that contain sulphur, as well as abrasive soaps, chemicals, perfumes, hair sprays and/or dyes. 

STORAGE 

Proper care and storage of your pieces will help maintain its quality and lustre. 
Please preserve your jewellery in its original box or in a velvet pouch. Proper care and storage of your jewellery as well as occasional polishing with a soft cloth will help maintain its lustre and beauty over time. 
Please make sure that your jewellery is stored away from intense heat and light. 
After cleaning your jewellery, please make sure it is completely dry before being stored. 

GENERAL CLEANING OF CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements 

CRYSTALLIZED™ Swarovski Elements 

Occasional polishing with a soft lint-free cloth will help you to retain the original sheen of the crystal elements. If CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements are soiled, they should be cleaned by hand in lukewarm water with a few drops of mild dish detergent or soap with a ph neutral base. Then rinse the crystal elements under running water and afterwards dry them with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spotting and lint spoiling the shine. ALWAYS dry your jewellery immediately after cleaning and store it in a dry, cool place until ready to wear to avoid tarnishing. 
Under no circumstances should any abrasive or corrosive detergents be used; glass and window-cleaning fl uids and chlorine should also be avoided, as they often cause streaking. 

CRYSTALLIZED™ Pearls 

Pearls should only be cleaned with a soft damp cloth or mild soap, after which you should let the pearls dry immediately. Never clean the pearls with solvents like acetone (in nail polish remover) or alcohol (in perfumes, etc). Pearls should also NOT be cleaned with a jewellery cleaner or in a jewellery-cleaning machine. The harsh cleanser can wear away the pearl coating. 

DOS & DON’TS 

•    Do use a soft jewellery polishing cloth to prevent tarnish build-up. 
•    Do remove jewellery before using cleaning materials. 
•    Do remove jewellery before going to bed to avoid twisting, knotting and/or breakage. 

•    Don’t allow jewellery to come in prolonged contact with matches, rubber bands or anything that contains sulphur. 
•    Don’t allow jewellery to come in contact with abrasive soaps, chemicals, perfumes, hair sprays and/or dyes. 
•    Don’t expose your jewellery to prolonged periods of extreme temperatures or intense sunlight. (i.e. window sills, car dashboards) 
•    Don’t store jewellery near a heat source.