"We are only temporary guardians of beauty."
Elizabeth Taylor
If you have found a piece of jewelry in excellent condition, you should know that a caring previous owner has preserved and protected it for many years. The way you care for your jewelry is crucial to its lasting beauty.
To maintain the good condition of your newly acquired "Vintage Beauty" and to ensure that the little work of art survives for decades to come, you should pay attention to the following:
- Do not let moisture come into contact with your jewelry. Do not immerse it in water, especially if it is set with rhinestones or pearls. Water dulls and tarnishes the stones and pearls.
- Do not store your jewelry together with other pieces in a single, large compartment.
- Wrap the piece of jewelry in acid-free tissue paper. You can use the paper in which we wrapped your jewelry for transport.
- Place it in a single layer in a flat storage box or drawer.
- Store your jewelry at a moderate, constant temperature.
- For cleaning, please use a very soft, small cosmetic brush or cotton swabs.
- To clean metal or rhinestones, dip the cotton swab or cosmetic brush in isopropyl alcohol and gently rotate the brush around all the stones and over all metal surfaces. Be sure to avoid pearls, plastic stones, and polished stones to prevent damage.
- Allow the piece of jewelry enough time to dry, at least 15 minutes. Inspect it after drying and repeat the cleaning steps if necessary.