Jewellery care

At Pickle and Bandit all our jewellery is made with genuine 925 sterling silver and our gold vermeil jewellery is made with genuine 925 sterling silver which has been expertly plated with a rose or yellow gold layer. 

All jewellery is and can be susceptible to damage and scratching as sterling silver is a relatively soft metal. When cared for correctly, your  jewellery will last a lifetime.

We have a few tips for taking care of your  jewellery…

The best way to keep your sterling silver jewellery looking beautiful is to wear it, as this stops the metal from oxidising with the air. However, the natural oils in skin as well as the body’s PH balance can vary from person to person and cause a reaction resulting in a tarnished effect to your jewellery.

We recommend regularly cleaning and polishing your jewellery with an anti-tarnish cloth to keep it looking shiny and pristine.

Avoid using commercial silver dips as they may remove the any finishes which are designed to highlight the detail in specific charms and jewellery in our collection.

To prevent your metals, gemstones and pearls from scratching and tarnishing, keep your jewellery in individual boxes or soft pouches and store these in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

It is best to remove all jewellery when in the swimming pool to prevent your metal and gemstones from contact with chlorinated water.

Keep all of your metal and gemstones well away from domestic cleaning products and avoid contact with any corrosive chemicals like those in perfume, lotions, hairspray and rubber, as well as products containing sulphur such as mayo, eggs, mustard, wool and latex.

Avoid rose and yellow gold vermeil items coming into contact with soap, as it can give gold jewellery a dull appearance. Cleaning with an anti-tarnish polishing cloth regularly will bring the brightness and sparkle!