Materials & Care Guide

Sterling Silver is a highly durable and precious metal, consisting of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. We also use Argentium™ Sterling Silver, which is composed of 93.5% pure silver, and 6.5% copper and germanium.

Care Instructions:

• For heavily soiled pieces, soak in 1 cup of warm water with 2 drops of dish soap for 10 minutes.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach spots.
• Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
• Use a polishing cloth to buff the piece to a high shine.
• For tarnished chains, use a "silver dip" jewelry cleaning solution.

Similar to Gold Vermeil, but with a brass base and 2.5 microns of 14K gold plating.

Care Instructions:

• For heavily soiled pieces, soak in 1 cup of warm water with 2 drops of dish soap for 10 minutes.
• Use a Q-tip to clean hard-to-reach spots.
• Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
• Avoid using a polishing cloth regularly as it may remove layers of gold plating.
• Store in an airtight container to prevent tarnish.

Tips for Longevity:

• Apply lotions, hairspray, perfume, and makeup before wearing your gold-plated pieces.
• Use a cotton pad or microfiber cloth to clean your piece after each wear.
• Remove jewelry when exercising, swimming, or showering to prevent damage from sweat and salts.
• Store pieces separately to avoid scratching.

Karat Gold is a highly durable and precious metal, typically used in 14K yellow gold at SunTouch Jewelry, which means 14 out of 24 parts are pure gold (58% pure gold and 42% silver, copper, and zinc).

Care Instructions:

• For heavily soiled pieces, soak in 1 cup of warm water with 2 drops of dish soap for 10 minutes.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach spots.
• Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
• Use a polishing cloth with a compound to buff the piece to a high shine.

Freshwater cultured pearls are genuine pearls farmed using freshwater mussels, sourced directly from pearl farmers in the Zhejiang province of China.

Care Instructions:

• Store pearl jewelry separately from other pieces to avoid friction and maintain their luster.
• Keep pearls in a soft pouch or jewelry box.
• Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and water.
• Clean pearls using a mixture of 1 cup of warm water and a few drops of shampoo. Use a makeup brush to clean each pearl, wipe with a damp cloth, and leave to dry on a soft cloth.

We recommend cleaning your jewelry at least once a month to keep it looking its best.

It's best to remove your jewelry before swimming to avoid exposure to chlorine and saltwater, which can damage the metal and stones.