Note: As an action against fast consumption – we have decided to keep our business closed today Friday the 26th of November.

Note: As an action against fast consumption – we have decided to keep our business closed today Friday the 26th of November.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR JEWELLERY

Have you purchased a TREEM or other sustainable jewellery piece? Do you want to make sure that it will last you a lifetime? Here we will provide you with some easy steps to take care of most kinds of sustainable and upcycled jewellery.

General

  • Keep it in a sustainable, sealable bag
    Over time, your jewellery comes in contact with moisture and air which causes it to eventually tarnish. Put it in a sustainably-sourced sealable or cloth bag and squeeze out all the air before sealing.
  • Keep Gold separate from Silver pieces
    Gold scratches easily, so keep them in individual soft cloth bags or the original boxes they came in.
  • Keep it away from Wood
    Avoid leaving your jewellery on chemically treated surfaces or on wood which can stain or speed up the tarnishing process.
  • Keep away from Contaminants
    Keep your accessories away from water and chemical agents to avoid discoloration and tarnishing. Many soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and cooking grease can dull and/or damage any jewellery and should be avoided. If your jewellery does come into contact with any chemicals, use a dry soft tissue or towel to gently pat them dry.
  • Store your Silver with Chalk
    The chalk will absorb most moisture as well as chemical residue This can prevent tarnishing on your silver. If you find that too dusty, invest in some dehumidifiers or silica packs.
  • Detangle your Necklaces with a Straw
    Open the lock of your chain necklace and put one side of the chain in a bamboo straw and the other side out, then close the lock again. Next time you open your case, your necklace will be tangle-free!

Before Wearing

  • Wearing
    We recommend that you start wearing your jewellery after applying makeup and getting dressed in the morning and to take it off at night before going to bed. Aim at taking off your jewellery before work in the garden, cooking, exercising, bathing and other sports activities.
  • Gentle cleaning
    Use non-abrasive materials and specialist products when cleaning. Be careful not to scrub or to over-handle your jewellery. 

After Wearing

  • Avoid leaving your precious pieces in Sunlight
    The sunshine is strong and will eventually bring a dullness to the jewellery when when exposed to too much light. Silver can also become tarnished over time if left out in the sun.               
  • Give it a wipe
    At the end of the day, please wipe your jewellery with an anti-tarnish cloth before storing it away. The risk is that lingering moisture, dust, fat/oil will harm the jewellery otherwise, a wipe off will hinder this process.