Jewellery Care
Jewellery items are delicate and should be handled with care. Remove your jewellery when washing hands, using any detergents or chemicals of any kind, as they may tarnish or harm the finish and gemstones.
Avoid knocking or dropping your jewellery, as gemstones may come loose or get chipped. Avoid heat and any cleaning products, as this may change the appearance or colour of the gemstones.
Sterling Silver items will tarnish naturally, to clean gently wash under warm water with a toothbrush and baking soda, and polish with a soft cotton polishing cloth.
Gold Plated Jewellery consists of a hard gold plate over sterling silver. Gold plating will wear in time and the silver beneath will start to shine through. How long this takes depends on the amount of wear and environment the piece is exposed to. Avoid contact with water, detergents or chemicals of any kind as this may tarnish the finish. Store your gold plated jewellery away from your other jewellery to minimise wear and scratching and take jewellery off at night. If you would like your piece to be re-plated, Alexandra Dodds offers a gold plating service for a small fee.
Please contact us at hello@alexandradodds.com for further information or care specific to your piece of jewellery.