How to Care for your Jewelry

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELRY

Caring for Your Southwestern Jewelry

Welcome to our guide on how to care for your delicate southwestern jewelry to ensure its longevity and beauty for years to come. Southwestern jewelry, with its intricate designs and vibrant gemstones, requires special attention and care to maintain its allure. Here are some essential tips and products to help you keep your precious pieces in pristine condition.

Understanding Susceptibility

Southwestern jewelry is particularly susceptible to various elements such as oil, water, soap, chemicals, and sweat. These factors can accelerate tarnishing, cause gemstones to lose their luster, or even damage delicate settings.

Precautionary Measures

Remove Before Rigorous Activity: Whether it's working out, cleaning, or gardening, it's essential to remove your jewelry before engaging in any rigorous activities to prevent accidental damage.
Avoid Sleeping with Jewelry: Sleeping with your jewelry on can increase the risk of breakage, especially delicate pieces or those with intricate designs.
Protect from Heat and Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight can bleach gemstones and cause them to lose their color or brilliance over time.
Be Cautious with Chemicals: Chemicals present in household cleaners, perfumes, lotions, and cosmetics can oxidize and accelerate tarnishing. Allow perfumes and lotions to dry completely before wearing your jewelry.
Keep Dry and Clean: Moisture, including water and sweat, can damage certain materials and accelerate tarnishing. Regularly clean your jewelry with a soft cloth to remove oils and debris.

    Proper Storage

    To prevent tangling, scratches, or damage, store each piece of jewelry separately in air-tight bags, boxes, or pouches. This also helps to minimize exposure to air and moisture, reducing the risk of tarnishing.

    Specialized Care Products

    We offer a range of specialized care products designed specifically for southwestern jewelry:

    Polishing Pad: Our polishing pad is perfect for dry polishing, removing tarnish, scratches, and buffing without leaving any chemicals or residue.
    Tarnish Removing Cloth: Impregnated with a tarnish-fighting agent, our tarnish removing cloth can polish light scratches while utilizing natural, non-toxic oils.
    Special Buffing Cloth: Engineered not to scratch semi-precious gemstones or delicate jewelry, our special buffing cloth effectively removes dust and oils.
    Protective Wax: Our special wax, which isn't oil-based, adds a protective coating to semi-precious gemstones. It stays on the surface, providing an extra layer of defense against environmental factors. Reapplication is as needed.
      Shop Masha Careline

      Masha Careline at work

      The matte side effectively buffs away surface imperfections and scratches, bringing back the subtle, elegant matte finish of your jewelry.



      proof of restoring surfaces to their original shine, Activated Polishing Cloth in action


      Ethical Sourcing and Safety

      All our care products are ethically sourced, using non-toxic, natural ingredients (except for plastics and packaging materials). We haven't encountered any adverse reactions from customers who have used them. If you have specific questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us for further assistance.

      By following these simple guidelines and using our specialized care products, you can ensure that your southwestern jewelry remains as stunning as the day you acquired it. Invest in proper care to preserve the beauty and value of your cherished pieces for generations to come.