Cherish Bond pieces are finished in 14k white gold or 18k yellow gold over a durable base and set with cubic zirconia. They are made to be worn, not stored away. A little care keeps the shine looking new for years.
Everyday habits
- Put your jewelry on last, after perfume, hairspray, lotion and makeup have dried. These are the most common cause of dulling.
- Take it off before showering, swimming, or using a hot tub. Chlorine and salt water are hard on plated finishes.
- Remove it before exercise, cleaning, gardening or sleeping. Sweat and cleaning products both shorten a finish's life.
- Handle the piece by the chain or band rather than the pendant or stone, so oils from your fingers stay off the setting.
Cleaning
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth after each wear. This alone does most of the work.
- For a deeper clean, use a barely damp cloth with a drop of mild soap, then dry completely with a soft cloth before storing.
- Do not use jewelry dips, polishing compounds, ultrasonic cleaners, toothpaste, baking soda, alcohol or any abrasive. These strip plating rather than clean it.
- Never scrub with a brush or paper towel. Both leave fine scratches in the finish.
Storage
- Store each piece in the box it arrived in, or in a soft pouch, so it does not rub against other jewelry.
- Keep it somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight. Humidity is the enemy of any plated finish.
- Fasten necklace clasps before storing to stop tangling, and lay chains flat rather than coiling them.
- If you have the mahogany-style luxury box with the LED, keep the box closed when not in use to preserve the battery.
A realistic note on plated jewelry
Gold-finished jewelry is not solid gold, and no plated finish lasts forever. With the care above, daily-wear pieces typically hold their shine for a long time, and occasional-wear pieces last considerably longer. Wear, water and chemicals are what wear a finish down, not age.
Something wrong?
If a piece arrives damaged or a finish fails unusually early, contact us with a photo. We would rather hear about it than have you quietly disappointed.