Jewellery Care

Silver Jewellery Care

It is a natural characteristic of sterling silver to tarnish, especially when exposed to moisture and air. Tarnish is a chemical reaction that darkens the surface of the silver and is not a defect.

Storage is Key: Always store your silver jewellery in a dry place, away from humidity (like a bathroom).
Cleaning: Silver can be easily cleaned using a specialised silver polishing cloth.
Alternatively, you can gently wash it using warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush. Always ensure the piece is dried thoroughly immediately after cleaning.
Silver Dip: While effective, silver dip solutions should be considered a last resort, not the first cleaning method.

Gold Vermeil & Gold Filled Jewellery Care

We exclusively use precious metals in our jewellery—never base metals. Our Gold Vermeil pieces use sterling silver as the base metal.

Gold Vermeil (18 Carat)

Our Gold Vermeil features a thick layer of three microns of 18 Carat gold bonded over sterling silver. This layer will eventually wear off over time, but proper care will significantly increase its longevity.

Protect the Gold Layer:

Avoid Moisture: To decrease the longevity of the gold layer, do not shower or swim while wearing Gold Vermeil jewellery.
Cleaning: You can gently wash your Gold Vermeil jewellery with a very light detergent and gently warm water. Always dry thoroughly afterward.

Re-Plating Service: We offer a re-plating service for your Gold Vermeil pieces.

This service is charged if the item is outside of the initial six months of purchase. With good care, your Gold Vermeil jewellery will last a long time!

14 Carat Gold Filled

We often use 14 Carat Gold-Filled material, especially for chains. This material is very long-lasting because it uses a different, much more durable bonding method compared to vermeil.

Durability: Gold-filled material is highly resistant to wear and should not tarnish.

General Storage Tips

Separate Metals: Please keep your silver jewellery separate from your gold and Gold Vermeil jewellery to prevent scratching and chemical interaction.
Keep it Dry: Always store all jewellery in a clean, dry, and secure location.

Frequently asked questions

Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their jewellery purchase. If this isn’t the case, let us know and we’ll do our best to work with you to make it right. Due to the custom, handcrafted nature of our jewellery – and for hygiene reasons – we do not accept returns for refund unless an item is deemed faulty. See our returns policy here:

Order Processing Time (Turnaround): Upon receiving your order, there will be a standard three (3) to four (4) day turnaround for creation and preparation before shipping. This period allows us to handcraft and prepare your unique item.

All orders are shipped using Next Day Special Delivery (or equivalent secure, tracked service). This service includes tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.

Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information.

All jewellery sold on this website is handcrafted by Emma Stanton in her Hove studio. Each piece is uniquely made, and no two items are 100% identical.

Standard UK Shipping costs £9.50. All orders are shipped using Next Day Special Delivery (or equivalent secure, tracked service). This service includes tracking and insurance for your peace of mind.