Jewellery information

What causes sterling silver to tarnish?

• Salt water, chlorinated pools, and chemicals. They may also permanently cause discolouration.
• Beauty products: perfume, deodorant, hairspray etc,
• Bathing/showering/swimming with jewellery on.
• Being left out in air can even cause it to tarnish.
• Sweat.
• Sterling silver often tarnishes over time and with wear but can easily be removed.

How can I look after my Madison Mae Jewellery?

• These pieces of jewellery are not designed to be worn whilst swimming, bathing/showering or doing any type of activity that could easily result in its damage, such as manual work and sporting activities. You may look great wearing a beautiful charm bracelet whilst rock-climbing or scrubbing the bath, but your bracelet may not look the same after!
• Avoid contact with things that can tarnish the jewellery or discolour it.
• Some Gemstones should avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight (Rose Quartz, Amethyst).
• When not wearing the jewellery keep it in somewhere like a jewellery box or in a soft fabric pouch, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid keeping putting pieces of jewellery on top of another, as this may leading to tangling and scratches.
• Gemstones and crystals can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush. Ensure that the jewellery is carefully dried after cleaning.
• Gemstones and crystals can get scratched so take care when handling. Avoid chemicals and activities as above.
• Tarnished Silver is not permanent, can easily and cheaply be brought back to looking as good as when you bought it by using a good quality silver polish cloth.
• Do not polish the jewellery with anything other than a polishing cloth as it may scratch it.