How to Care for Your Wire-Wrapped Jewelry

Keep it dry.  Avoid immersing your jewelry in dish or bath water, salt water or chlorinated water or exposing it to household chemicals.  Put on your jewelry last—after you’ve used hairspray, makeups and lotions.

Store it sealed, dark & dry.  Keep your jewelry in a small, plastic zipper bag by itself to protect it from moisture (which speeds up tarnishing) and getting scratched.  Especially with gemstones, store out of direct sunlight to keep from fading.  If you have copper jewelry, keeping it dry and storing in a zipper bag is especially important if you want to keep it from tarnishing too fast.

To clean and shine:   Don’t use chemical jewelry cleaners, as they may ruin certain gemstones or remove special finishes on the metal.  Simply use mild dish soap (not anti-bacterial) in warm water and a cotton cloth or soft brush to gently buff away surface tarnish.  Use a soft toothbrush if needed to get into crevices.  Let dry completely.  Polish with cotton flannel or jewelry polishing cloth.

These tips will protect your jewelry and help ensure a lifetime of enjoyment!