Taking care of your jewellery

Being a mixture of natural elements, silver, copper and brass will tarnish and/or develop a patina over time.
Some stirling silver pieces are oxidized for effect, avoid dipping these in silver cleaning chemicals as it will remove the oxidization.
Avoid getting skin lotions, soap, perfume etc on your jewellery as the metal will tarnish and some of the stones and especially the pearls can be damaged.
Jewellery that is polished to a high gloss can be cleaned with dishwashing liquid and a soft toothbrush. If it does not have a gemstone in it, it can be dipped in a commercial sterling silver cleaner that can be purchased from any jeweller.
Jewellery with a satin or low gloss finish can be given a new life with extra fine steelwool. A lot of my organic pieces are finished off this way. This includes copper and brass jewellery. Just be careful with any gemstones.
The more you wear your jewellery the less it will tarnish as the body's natural oils will rub off on it and protect it.

Cecilia Robinson Jewellery