Care guides
Caring for your pieces
Little habits that keep your antique & vintage jewellery looking its best. Tap a card to read the guide.
Care Guide
Caring for Hard Gold Plating
Hard Gold Plating
Care Guide
Caring for Hard Gold Plating
A hard gold-plated finish: richer and far more durable than standard plating. A little care keeps it glowing.
Put it on last, after perfume & lotion
Avoid pools, hot tubs and prolonged water exposure
Gently wipe clean with a soft cloth
For a deeper clean, dip in lukewarm water with a little dish soap, then dry with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
The Jaybird CollectionCaring for Hard Gold PlatingHard Gold Plating
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Caring for Gold
Yellow · White · Rose
Care Guide
Caring for Gold
Gold doesn't tarnish, but daily life leaves a film.
Warm water, mild soap & a soft brush
Remove rings for the gym, gardening and hands-on work
Avoid abrasive cloths on higher-carat gold
Avoid harsh chemicals, chlorine and abrasive cleaners, which can weaken the metal
Store carefully in a lined jewellery box to avoid scratches
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Caring for Silver
Bright · Antique · Everyday
Care Guide
Caring for Silver
Silver tarnishes naturally with air. Easily prevented, easily reversed.
Wear it often: skin contact keeps it bright
Polish with a proper silver cloth to remove and prevent tarnish
Keep away from rubber, wool & perfume to prevent deep tarnish
Avoid harsh chemicals, and take it off for sport and physical activity
Store carefully in a jewellery box
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Caring for Gemstones
Antique stones
Care Guide
Caring for Gemstones
Antique settings and natural stones deserve a gentler touch.
Clean with a soft, barely damp cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for softer stones
Keep opal, pearl, emerald and other soft stones from water and heat
Check old claws & settings periodically
Foil-backed stones: avoid water entirely to protect the foil
Store pieces separately so harder stones can’t damage softer ones
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Antique & Vintage
Caring for older jewellery
Care Guide
Antique & Vintage
Older pieces have already lived a long life. Treat them gently and they’ll live another.
No ultrasonic or steam cleaners: they loosen old claws and can crack fragile stones
Keep foil-backed and closed settings completely dry
Preserve the patina: skip harsh dips and heavy polishing
Clean over a bowl, never the sink, so a loose stone can be found
Last on, first off: after perfume, hairspray and make-up
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