All of my silver designs are handmade using recycled Sterling Silver and my gold pieces are created with Gold Filled metal. Gold filled is similar to gold plating, however it is more durable and of a much higher quality due to a thicker coating of surface gold.  

The nature of Sterling Silver is that it can oxidise when it comes into contact with air and so Gold Filled metal and Silver jewellery can both be prone to tarnishing. I recommend gently rubbing your jewellery with a specialised jewellery cleaning cloth to restore its shine and keep it looking at its best.

Top tips for caring for your Sterling Silver:

• Remove jewellery before swimming or using a spa as chlorine will cause the silver to tarnish. The higher the temperature of the water, the faster and more severe the tarnishing process will be, and a silver piece of jewellery can become completely tarnished extremely quickly under these circumstances.
• Household cleaners with acids or abrasives, will damage your jewellery’s finish so I recommend gloves or removing your jewellery whilst cleaning.
• Be mindful of products such as perfume, hairspray, and lotions eg self tanning products.  These can damage the appearance of the silver causing it to lose its shine.
• Remove rings when washing and sanitising your hands and do not wear your jewellery in the bath or shower as a build-up of products can reduce its shine.
• Wear your jewellery! When worn, your jewellery is constantly ‘self cleaning’ when rubbing against clothes etc... When storing your jewellery while not in use, clean and dry thoroughly and store in a moisture free environment to prevent tarnish.