Fine Jewelry Care Instructions

Jewelry care, jewelry cleaning, how to clean diamonds, jewelry insurance, care plan

Pearls Of Wisdom

1. Visit us twice per year to have your fine jewelry professionally
cleaned and inspected.
Always follow through on recommended maintenance.
Out of town clients may visit a reputable jeweler in their locale.
 
2. Always remove jewelry before sleeping, cleaning, chores or
rigorous activity. Precious metals are soft and wear down
with repetitive use. Use discretion when wearing your valuables.
 
3. When storing jewelry, place each item in a separate, soft,
compact container. If cluttered together, jewelry can become
scratched - even diamonds!
 
4. If you bump or snag your jewelry, have it inspected for
for potential damage that may be unnoticeable to you. Even
diamonds can chip if struck at the right angle.
 
5. When precious metals are exposed to the chemicals found
in cleaning and personal care products, items my tarnish and
stones may be damaged.
 
6. Remove jewelry before swimming. Fingers constrict in water,
making rings more likely to fall off. Salt or chlorinated water and
jewelry DO NOT mix, it can damage some stones and metals.
 
7. White gold and silver jewelry needs Rhodium Plating (dipping)
This will help your white gold jewelry from getting the yellow hue
after extensive wear.
 
8. The best way to keep your valuable jewelry collections is to
store them in a burglary and fire-resistant safe.
 
9. Pearls should not be worn in water as it can loosen epoxy
in set pieces or weaken & rot silk thread on strung pearls.
Store them laying flat on a padded surface as the thread or
clasps can stretch if hung. The nacre (the pearly luster) can
scratch easily so limit wear on such delicate items.
 
The greatest care you can provide for your valuables is to have them covered with both a jewelry care plan + insurance for common preventative maintenance and loss/theft & damage coverage. Please inquire at time of purchase and we can assist with making sure you have the best protection for your loved pieces.
XO
The Wexford Team

3 EASY STEPS

  • 1. Clean

    Using clean hands and without removing your earrings, apply aftercare solution to the front and back of each earlobe and/or cartilage two times per day.

  • 2. Gently Move

    Next, gently slide your earrings back & forth and rotate them in a circle.

    This will ensure absorption of the solution or gel at the piercing site.

  • 3. Repeat

    Repeat this process for 6 weeks for earlobe piercings and 12 weeks for cartilage piercings.

    For 2-in-1 Advanced Aftercare & Cleanser, repeat for 3 weeks for earlobes and 8 weeks for cartilage.

Helpful Tips:

While You Heal
  • Wash your hands regularly.
  • Avoid touching your newly pierced ears.
  • Don't tighten your earring backs.
  • Use care when using products like shampoo, hairspray, hair dye, soap & perfume close to you ears. If contact occurs cleanse your ears with aftercare solution.
  • Avoid hot tubs and swimming. It you must soak or swim, cleanse your ears afterward with STUDEX Aftercare solution.
  • Brushes, combs, hair dryers & curling irons should be kept a safe distance from the ears.
  • Use care while dressing, especially when pulling clothes over your head.
  • Avoid headphones, hats, caps & scarves that rest at ear level.
After You Heal
  • After the healing period has passed and provided your ears are completely healed, you may replace your earrings with another pair. It your ears begin to feel sore, return to your original earrings for 1-2 more weeks and resume the aftercare instructions.
  • To prevent piercing holes from closing, don't go any longer than 24 hours without wearing earrings for the first 6 months
  • To prevent piercing holes from stretching, don't wear heavy earrings for the first 4 months.
  • Pain, redness and/or swelling are not normal reactions to ear piercing and are generally uncommon. When these reactions occur, please consult a physician IMMEDIATELY. To reduce the risk of irritation, choose earrings that are
    gold, sterling silver, titanium or stainless steel. We recommend our Hypoallergenic Earrings.
  • Remove and clean earrings with STUDEX aftercare or Advanced Aftercare to maintain luster and shine.

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