~ Even the purest Silver and Gold will eventually tarnish or discolor if left out in the open air. Because of this you should store your jewelry pieces in ziplock bags or in a jewelry box or jewelry case with the lid closed. This helps reduce the amount of tarnish and the amount of cleaning or polishing needed later.

~ Always avoid contact with chemicals, such as pool and sea water, hair spray and perfume, household cleansers, and hard water. It is always a good idea to put your jewelry on last when getting ready to go out.

~ To prevent damage,  always remove your jewelry at night or during the day when you don't need to wear it. Exercising, swimming or doing housework while wearing your jewelry could eventually leave a film or scratches behind, dulling the color and shine!

~ Pearls need to breath, because of this, it is not a good idea to store them in sealed ziplock bags. They need to be wiped clean of natural body oils or sweat residue, otherwise they can stain and change color over time.

~ Keep all your jewelry clean by wiping it with a soft, clean cloth after wearing to help remove these residues.