Every piece of Luke Rose jewellery is exceptionally handcrafted to the highest standard, using only the finest quality metal and stones.
We want you to enjoy your Luke Rose pieces for many years to come, so there are a few simple steps you need to follow to keep your jewellery looking like new.
Preventing Tarnish
Silver and gold are both prone to tarnish if left in their packaging for long periods of time. You will notice that when you open your jewellery box for the first time, your jewellery has been packaged in small, air tight plastic bags, together with a small black anti tarnish tab. This is to protect the jewellery from moisture whilst in transit. The jewellery shoud be left in these plastic bags until it is ready to be worn.
Once you start wearing your jewellery, the oils in your skin will start to gently coat the gold surface which will help to prevent ant tarnish ever developing. Tarnish only becomes a problem when the jewellery is not being worn. Do not put your gold jewellery back in the box and leave for long periods of time as the moisture in the stagnant air will encourage tarnish. It is best to hang necklaces and bracelets up when not being worn. This will stop them from tangling or developing knots in the chain and will also slow down any chance of tarnish developing.
How to wear your jewellery
Take extra care when wearing necklaces. Delicate chains can be caught on clothing or handbag straps without you realising. Your jewellery should be put on last when dressing and taken off first.
You can of course wear your jewellery to bed, but take extra care with fine necklaces, as they can catch on pillow cases and sheets.
Although it is generally safe to do so, we do recommend removing your jewellery when you swim, bathe or whilst doing vigorous exercise, to avoid tarnishing and excessive wear and tear.
It is important to never wear your silver jewellery in swimming pools or spa pools. The chlorine in the water will react with the silver, turning it dull with a slightly green patina.
Extra care should be taken when wearing pearl jewellery. It is best not to wear your pearls in water, so remove earrings, necklaces and bracelets before showering or swimming. Exposure to chemicals and water can permanently damage the pearls. Small drilled pearls on necklaces and bracelets can slowly dissolve over time if frequently worn whilst bathing, showing or swimming.
Maintaining your jewellery
All Luke Rose Jewellery comes with a branded gold or silver polishing cloth. If tarnish has developed, this cloth can be used to gently rub your jewellery to bring back it’s original shine. Fine chains can be gently pinched and pulled through the cloth to help remove tarnish too.
