Made to Be Worn. Worth Caring For.
Some of the best jewelry becomes part of your everyday life.
It is the ring you instinctively reach for in the morning, the turquoise necklace that somehow works with everything, or the sterling silver cuff that only seems to get better the more you wear it.
Quality jewelry is meant to be enjoyed — not hidden away — but caring for it thoughtfully can help preserve its beauty for years to come.
Here are a few of the most important things to know when caring for sterling silver and turquoise.
Understanding Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is loved partly because of the way it changes and develops character over time.
With exposure to air, moisture, skin oils and the environment, sterling silver can naturally darken or tarnish. This doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong with your jewelry.
In fact, that subtle patina is one of the reasons many people love sterling silver in the first place.
If you prefer a brighter finish, a soft polishing cloth designed for sterling silver can help restore shine.
The key is to be gentle.
Turquoise Deserves a Little Extra Care
Turquoise is a natural stone, and its beauty comes from its variation.
Different stones can have differences in color, matrix, texture and appearance. Those characteristics are part of what make turquoise so special.
Because turquoise can be more sensitive than many harder gemstones, we recommend being thoughtful about what comes into contact with it.
As a general rule, put your jewelry on after applying lotions, perfume, sunscreen, hairspray and other beauty products.
Avoid deliberately exposing turquoise jewelry to household cleaners or harsh chemicals.
And while jewelry is made to be worn, taking it off before swimming, showering or doing heavy cleaning can help minimize unnecessary exposure.
How to Clean Sterling Silver and Turquoise Jewelry
When a piece contains both sterling silver and turquoise, we prefer a gentle approach.
Use a clean, soft cloth to wipe the piece after wear, particularly if it has been exposed to perspiration or skin products.
For the sterling silver portions, a silver polishing cloth can be helpful, but work carefully around the stone.
Avoid aggressive scrubbing or soaking turquoise jewelry in cleaning solutions unless the care instructions for that particular piece specifically recommend doing so.
When in doubt, less is more.
Store Your Jewelry With Intention
How you store your jewelry matters, too.
Keep pieces somewhere dry and protected when you're not wearing them. Storing jewelry individually or with some separation can also help prevent chains from tangling and pieces from scratching one another.
For sterling silver you aren't wearing regularly, reducing prolonged exposure to air and moisture can help slow tarnishing.
And perhaps most importantly: don't forget about your jewelry.
Beautiful pieces are meant to live beyond the jewelry box.
Let Your Jewelry Age With You
We don't believe every sign of wear needs to be erased.
A little patina. A favorite ring that looks truly worn-in. Sterling silver that carries evidence of being loved.
There is something beautiful about pieces that become more personal with time.
Care for them well, wear them often, and allow them to become part of your story.
Because the best pieces aren't simply purchased.
They're collected.
