Caring for your festoon

Sterling silver jewelry naturally develops a darker patina over time due to oxidation. It is a completely normal and natural reaction known as tarnish. To slow down the process, remove your jewelry before showering and intense workouts as moisture and sweat accelerate oxidation (silver reacts to moisture and chemicals in the air such as sulphur, as it does to chemicals and moisture on our skin from lotions and perfumes). Chemicals like chlorine and salt can damage silver so avoid wearing while swimming. Always remove necklaces before sleeping and avoid storing in humid environments such as the bathroom.

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Anti Tarnish Tip

If you don't have a jewelry box, we advise you to keep your silver jewelry in the box it came in or inside a ziplock bag or air tight container. Add in any silica gel packs you have (often found in shoe boxes and vitamin jars) known as desiccants, they absorb moisture so will help prevent and slow tarnish. Reduce, re-use, recycle!

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Cleaning Necklace Chains and Delicate Silver

For tarnished chains and delicate or detailed silver jewelry, a silver bath or "silver dip" may be required. Do NOT use a silver polishing cloth as it will remove the gold plate. It’s incredible how quickly it strips your silver of any grease or tarnish and returns it to its former glory. It is able to reach deep crevasses and fine detail, so for silver lovers this is a handy product to have at home. It is important to rinse very well with warm water to remove any residue before drying before wearing or returning to its box or airtight bag for storage.