Jewelry Care

General Maintenance

Do not shower, sleep, expose your jewelry to harsh chemicals such as those found in hot tubs or swimming pools, or exercise while wearing your Spirited Heart creations. Do not wear your jewelry while applying hairspray, lotions or other skincare products. Do not clean your jewelry with ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or abrasive fabrics.

For Sterling, Fine or Argentium Silver or Gold- rub a dime-sized drop of Dawn dish-washing detergent across the surface, rinse beneath lukewarm water, then pat gently with a clean, dry and soft cloth.

For natural copper, brass, stainless steel and bronze creations-rinse for 30 seconds in 2-3 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce, rinse beneath lukewarm water, then pat gently with a clean, dry and soft cloth. Allow to dry completely before storage (preferably in a zip-lock or air-tight container).

Natural Gemstone Beads should be handled with extra care, and cannot be cleaned.

**A Note on Natural Metals & Oxidization: Most Spirited Heart Studio Sterling silver, Copper and Bronze creations are constructed from raw materials (unless otherwise specified).  Sterling silver, Copper and Bronze will patina with wear and is not treated to prevent this natural oxidizing process.  To avoid this natural patina, scrub lightly with a very fine steel wool pad (inexpensive and available at any hardware store), once a month or as needed, dependent upon the amount of wear the piece experiences. Rinse beneath lukewarm water, then pat gently with a clean, dry and soft cloth.

Fine silver and Argentium silver will never tarnish!