How to care for your jewellery

Brass

Jewellers brass is made from copper and zinc and has a golden lustre. A natural patina will develop over time giving it a matte finish.

Use PICHULIKs polishing paste and polishing cloth.

How to use:

1. Apply the polishing paste to the polishing cloth.

2. Rub the polishing paste on the brass area you are wanting to polish.

3. Be sure to use different parts of the cloth to avoid spreading any tarnish.

4. Wipe away excess polishing paste using the polishing cloth.

5. The lustre will return to your brass piece.

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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is an alloyed metal, normally made of 92.5% pure silver and other metals.

1. Mix half a cup of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl of lukewarm water. Let the silver soak for two to three hours.

2. Remove jewellery and gently rinse and dry.

If your brass or silver jewellery is darkened or appears dirty, then it has patinated; patina is simply the result of a chemical reaction with oxygen or sulfur particles in the air.

Rope

1. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild dish soap

2. Dip a clean cloth in the water and gently wipe.

Titanium Pins

Titanium pins are hypoallergenic and nickel-free. They are soft and malleable, avoid bending as this may lead to breakage. Handle with care.

Tips

1. Wear it often: believe it or not, your skin’s natural oils will help keep silver and brass jewellery shiny. One of the easiest ways to prevent patina is to simply wear your jewellery often as opposed to letting it sit in a jewellery box unworn.

2. Remove during household chores: substances with additional sulphur like household cleaners, chlorinated water, perspiration, and rubber will accelerate corrosion and tarnish. It’s a good idea to remove jewellery completely before cleaning.

3. Keep out of direct sunlight: Before you hit the beach or pool, be sure to remove your jewellery. Sunlight can cause metal to patina.

4. Put your jewellery on last: lotions, makeups, hair spray and perfumes will accelerate tarnishing.

How to store

1. Use an air-tight container: any container can be used to store your jewellery, as long as it's air-tight. Zip-lock bags are great, but you can also use our cotton jewellery bags for a more attractive option.

2. Keep in a cool, dark place: as mentioned earlier, sunlight, heat and moisture accelerate tarnishing.

3. Store pieces individually: storing your pieces separately prevents any chance of jewellery scratching or tangling with each other.

The key to keeping your jewellery clean is to keep up with regular cleanings to remove tarnish as it builds. It becomes more difficult if you let a piece accumulate a lot of tarnish and then try to remove it all at once.

How to care for your jewellery

Jewellers brass is made from copper and zinc and has a golden lustre. A natural patina will develop over time giving it a matte finish.

Use PICHULIKs polishing paste and polishing cloth.

How to use:

1. Apply the polishing paste to the polishing cloth.

2. Rub the polishing paste on the brass area you are wanting to polish.

3. Be sure to use different parts of the cloth to avoid spreading any tarnish.

4. Wipe away excess polishing paste using the polishing cloth.

5. The lustre will return to your brass piece.

Sterling silver is an alloyed metal, normally made of 92.5% pure silver and other metals.

1. Mix half a cup of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl of lukewarm water. Let the silver soak for two to three hours.

2. Remove jewellery and gently rinse and dry.

If your brass or silver jewellery is darkened or appears dirty, then it has patinated; patina is simply the result of a chemical reaction with oxygen or sulfur particles in the air.

Rope

1. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild dish soap

2. Dip a clean cloth in the water and gently wipe.

Titanium Pins

Titanium pins are hypoallergenic and nickel-free. They are soft and malleable, avoid bending as this may lead to breakage. Handle with care.

1. Wear it often: believe it or not, your skin’s natural oils will help keep silver and brass jewellery shiny. One of the easiest ways to prevent patina is to simply wear your jewellery often as opposed to letting it sit in a jewellery box unworn.

2. Remove during household chores: substances with additional sulphur like household cleaners, chlorinated water, perspiration, and rubber will accelerate corrosion and tarnish. It’s a good idea to remove jewellery completely before cleaning.

3. Keep out of direct sunlight: Before you hit the beach or pool, be sure to remove your jewellery. Sunlight can cause metal to patina.

4. Put your jewellery on last: lotions, makeups, hair spray and perfumes will accelerate tarnishing.

1. Use an air-tight container: any container can be used to store your jewellery, as long as it's air-tight. Zip-lock bags are great, but you can also use our cotton jewellery bags for a more attractive option.

2. Keep in a cool, dark place: as mentioned earlier, sunlight, heat and moisture accelerate tarnishing.

3. Store pieces individually: storing your pieces separately prevents any chance of jewellery scratching or tangling with each other.

The key to keeping your jewellery clean is to keep up with regular cleanings to remove tarnish as it builds. It becomes more difficult if you let a piece accumulate a lot of tarnish and then try to remove it all at once.

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