Jewellery Care

General Care and Storage

All Kind Seas jewellery is made by hand with high-quality standards and attention to detail; with proper care, your jewellery should prove to be durable, and easily worn for years to come. I recommend the following tips to ensure the longevity of your jewels:

  • Exposure to wet or humid environments will cause silver to begin to tarnish. I recommend removing jewellery when bathing, exercising, swimming (particularly in chlorinated pools or hot tubs), applying hairspray, lotions, and cosmetics.

  • When not worn, store your jewellery in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight, resealable plastic bag; this is a great way to avoid exposure to moisture.

  • Silver may have a reaction to household chemicals and some cleaning products, so please remove your jewellery when using any of these products.


Removing Tarnish

I recommend routinely giving your Kind Seas silver jewellery a light scrub using a soft toothbrush with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse and dry thoroughly. It’s important to do this regularly to remove any dirt, or oil from your skin, in order to help maintain that bright, sparkly finish.

Over time, silver will begin to tarnish. You may use a polishing cloth to lightly buff the surface of the metal, however, to better maintain a matte finish, I prefer to clean silver with an easy method that uses common household products. You can follow the step-by-step instructions here.

*These cleaning tips are only recommended for sterling silver jewellery that does NOT have any precious stones or pearls.

 
Before (right) and after (left) removing tarnish

Before (right) and after (left) removing tarnish

 
 

If your piece has become heavily tarnished, and the above recommendations are unsuccessful in removing all the tarnish, you may try a silver dip cleaner that can be purchased at most jewellery stores, or may also be found at some pharmacies. Please carefully follow the product instructions and DO NOT submerge your jewellery for longer than a few seconds.


If your piece has become broken or damaged, please see our Exchanges and Repairs policy page.


If you have any further questions, please contact us at info@kindseas.ca