Product care guide
A little care goes a long way toward keeping your favourite pieces looking their best. Explore our general care guidelines below. Always follow the care label and any product-specific instructions first, as materials, finishes, and trims may require different treatment.
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JEWELRY
Our collection includes a variety of metals and finishes. Check the product description for the materials used in your piece before choosing a cleaning method.
Everyday Care and Storage
- Put jewelry on after applying perfume, lotions, sunscreen, and other personal-care products.
- Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, exercising, or using household cleaning products.
- After wearing, gently wipe with a clean, soft, non-abrasive cloth to remove surface oils and moisture.
- Store pieces separately in a dry pouch or jewelry box to help prevent scratches and tangled chains. Allow jewelry to dry completely before storing.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to humidity, direct sunlight, and heat.
Skin Sensitivities
All of our Sterling Silver & Stainless Steel jewelries are hypoallergenic & nickel and lead free. Individual sensitivities vary, even with metals commonly described as hypoallergenic. Review the materials listed for each product and discontinue wear if irritation occurs.
Sterling silver can naturally tarnish over time. This is a surface reaction and does not necessarily indicate a defect.
- For plain, unplated sterling silver, use a polishing cloth intended for silver, following its instructions.
- If the piece is plated, intentionally oxidized, or decorated with delicate stones or pearls, follow the care instructions for those finishes instead.
- Store clean, dry silver in an anti-tarnish pouch or suitable sealed container.
Stainless steel is generally resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, but its surface and any plated finish still benefit from gentle care.
- Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing.
- For plain, unplated pieces without delicate details, use a lightly dampened cloth and a small amount of mild soap when needed. Remove soap residue and dry thoroughly.
- If the piece is gold-tone, rose-gold-tone, or otherwise plated, follow the plated-jewelry guidance above.
Plating is a surface finish that can gradually wear with use. Its appearance and longevity depend on wear, storage, and contact with moisture, chemicals, and friction. All of our metal jewelries are plated in Silver, Rhodium, Rosegold or Gold. The higher quality of Gold (18K and above) and Rhodium finishes are considered closed to tarnish-free quality with the proper care.
- Clean gently with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid vigorous rubbing.
- Do not use silver polishing cloths, abrasive cleaners, or household cleaning solutions on plated finishes.
- Avoid soaking and ultrasonic cleaning unless specifically recommended for the piece.
- Take extra care with pearls, stones, enamel, and glued details.
BAGS & SMALL ACCESSORIES
Care methods depend on the material, lining, hardware, and decorative details. Test any suitable cleaning product on a small, hidden area first.
Storage and Handling
- Avoid overfilling bags or placing excessive strain on straps, handles, and zippers.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use a breathable dust bag where available.
- Lightly fill structured bags with clean, colourfast tissue to help preserve their shape.
- Keep light-coloured surfaces away from materials that may transfer dye, including dark denim.
- Remove surface dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- For light marks, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. If the care instructions permit, use a small amount of diluted mild soap.
- Wipe away soap residue with a clean, lightly dampened cloth, then dry with a soft cloth.
- Do not soak, machine wash, or apply direct heat. Avoid alcohol, solvents, abrasive cleaners, and products intended for genuine leather unless approved for the material.
- Do not bleach or dryclean.
- Gently remove surface dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- Use only cleaning and conditioning products suitable for the specific leather and finish. Alway test a small area first.
- Avoid disinfectant wipes, alcohol-based products, soaking, and excessive rubbing.
- If the item becomes wet, blot gently and allow it to air dry away from sunlight and heat.
- Suede, nubuck, and specialty finishes require their own care methods. Seek specialist advice for persistent stains.
- Do not bleach or dryclean
- Spot clean with a soft cloth and a suitable mild cleaning solution, where permitted by the care label.
- Avoid saturating linings, leather trims, glued details, and hardware.
- Hand wash or gentle machine wash only if the product’s care instructions specifically allow it.
- Reshape and air dry, away from direct heat. Do not store while damp.
- Do not bleach or dryclean.
Textile Accessories
Hats, scarves, gloves, and socks may contain different fibres and blends. The care label should always guide how you wash, dry, and store each piece.
- Check the care label before washing. Items marked dry-clean-only should be professionally cleaned.
- Wash with similar colours and use a detergent appropriate for the fibre.
- Avoid bleach, fabric softener, and high heat unless specifically permitted by the care instructions.
- Do not twist or wring delicate knits. Gently press out excess water and reshape as directed.
- Lay flat to dry (recommended). Air dry to retain natural shape.
- Store only when completely dry.
Wool, Cashmere and Delicate Knits
- Wash only as permitted by the care label, using a detergent suitable for the fibre. Machine washing is appropriate only when specifically allowed.
- Avoid rubbing, wringing, and sudden changes in water temperature.
- When flat drying is recommended, gently press out excess water with a clean towel, reshape, and lay flat away from direct heat.
- Fold for storage rather than hanging. Clean before seasonal storage and check periodically for signs of moth activity.
- Some pilling can occur with wear. Remove pills carefully with a tool suitable for the knit, avoiding loose stitches, embellishments, and delicate open weaves.
- Wash knitted or fabric gloves only as directed by the care label. Hand wash or gentle machine wash is recommended.
- Gently reshape the fingers and cuffs after washing, without stretching them.
- Allow to dry naturally. Do not place on radiators or use a hairdryer.
- For leather or suede gloves, use material-specific care instructions rather than textile washing methods. Spot clean is recommended.
- Do not bleach or dry clean.
- For structured caps, felt hats, and styles with firm brims, start with gentle spot cleaning where permitted. Do not soak or machine wash unless the care label allows it.
- Clean sweatbands carefully, avoiding excess moisture on the surrounding material.
- Wash knitted hats according to their fibre content and care label. Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry or air dry.
- Gentle steaming helps smooth out wrinkles.
- Store without crushing the crown or bending the brim. Keep away from direct heat.
- Do not bleach or dryclean.
- Follow the care label, paying particular attention to wool, cashmere, silk, and delicate blends. Hand wash or gentle machine wash is recommended.
- If hand washing is permitted, use the recommended water temperature and detergent, with minimal agitation.
- Handle fringe, loose weaves, and decorative details gently. Do not pull at snags.
- Lay flat to dry.
- Fold knitted scarves for storage to help prevent stretching. Keep them away from rough surfaces and sharp jewelry.
- Do not bleach or dryclean.
- Follow the care label for washing temperature and drying method.
- Regular machine wash with like colors recommended.
- Turn socks inside out before washing, where suitable, and wash with similar colours.
- Use a laundry bag for delicate styles or socks with decorative details.
- Avoid excessive heat, which can affect fit and elasticity. Wool and cashmere-blend socks may require gentler washing and flat drying.
- Do not bleach or dryclean.
