Caring for Your Suvaria Jewelry

 

While crafted to last, your Suvaria jewelry is delicate and deserves thoughtful care. Each piece is made by hand, and its beauty can be preserved by treating it gently.

To protect your creation, we recommend avoiding contact with fragrance, soap, cosmetics, or cleaning agents, as these may alter its color, finish, or structure. Please wait until perfumes and creams have fully dried before wearing your jewelry.

It is best not to expose your piece to water—fresh, chlorinated, or salt—or to prolonged heat or sunlight. We also advise removing your jewelry before activities such as sports, gardening, or household tasks, where knocks or contact with abrasive surfaces may occur.

To clean jewelry made entirely of gold or silver, a small amount of mild liquid soap and a soft brush may be used, followed by rinsing in lukewarm water and drying with a soft, lint-free cloth. For pieces with enamel, gemstones, oxidized silver, or engravings, we invite you to refer to the dedicated care notes included with your piece.

Your Suvaria creation is designed to accompany you through life’s moments. With mindful care, its beauty and craftsmanship will endure, reflecting both its origins and your story.

Avoid exposure to chemicals: Perfumes, lotions, cleaning products, and even prolonged contact with salty sweat can damage the surface of metals. Always put on jewelry last, after cosmetics and perfumes.

Proper storage: Store pieces individually in soft pouches or fabric-lined boxes to prevent scratches. For silver, anti-tarnish cloths or bags are especially helpful.

Gentle cleaning: Use mild soap and lukewarm water for general cleaning, followed by drying with a soft lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh abrasives or ultrasonic cleaners, which can damage delicate finishes.

Mindful wearing: Remove jewelry during strenuous activities, swimming, or exposure to high heat. Handmade settings and solder joints may be more delicate than industrially manufactured ones.

 

Caring for Your “Artful Impressions” Jewelry Collection

The Artful Impressions collection is crafted through a unique process in which hand-painted motifs are delicately transferred onto silver and sealed beneath a protective layer. This finish preserves the artwork while allowing the piece to be worn as everyday jewelry. With mindful care, the protective surface will safeguard the motifs and maintain their vibrancy for years to come.

Avoid exposure to chemicals: Keep your piece away from perfumes, lotions, cleaning agents, or chlorinated water. Although the impressed motifs are shielded by a protective layer, prolonged chemical exposure may weaken it over time.

Proper storage: Store your jewelry individually in soft pouches or lined boxes to avoid scratches on both the silver and the protected motifs. Ensure that the impressed surfaces do not rub against harder jewelry or gemstones.

Cleaning: To restore the brightness of the silver parts, you may gently scrub them using a stainless steel wire scouring sponge with mild dish soap. However, take great care to avoid the impressed areas and any gemstones. Scrubbing these sections may weaken or damage the protective layer. For the impressed motifs themselves, simply wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Mindful wearing: As with all handmade jewelry, avoid wearing your Artful Impressions pieces during strenuous activities, swimming, or exposure to high heat. This will preserve both the silver structure and the protective layer over the motifs.

 

Caring for Your “Enchanted Enamels” Jewelry

Enameled jewelry features delicate layers of fused glass powder, often in vibrant colors. While durable, enamel is vulnerable to chipping, scratching, and thermal shock.

Temperature caution: Avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not expose enameled jewelry to very hot water, direct flames, or freezing conditions.

Cleaning: Use only a soft, damp cloth to wipe the enamel surface. Avoid soaking, abrasive cloths, or chemical cleaners, as they can scratch or dull the finish.

Storage: Store enameled jewelry separately, ensuring the enamel surface does not rub against harder metals or stones. Wrapping pieces in soft cloth is ideal.

Wearing care: Enamel is glass; knocks or drops may cause permanent chips. Wear enameled jewelry mindfully, avoiding high-impact activities.

 

 

Caring for Your Suvaria Jewelry with Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones

Gemstones add brilliance and character but require specialized care depending on their hardness and sensitivity. Diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are very durable, while opals, pearls, and turquoise are delicate and porous.

Avoid harsh chemicals: Many gemstones absorb substances that can discolor them (e.g., turquoise, opals). Do not expose gemstone jewelry to perfumes, oils, or chlorine.

Cleaning: For hard stones (diamond, sapphire), a soft brush and mild soap solution is safe. For softer stones (emeralds, opals, turquoise, pearls), use only a damp cloth and avoid prolonged water contact.

Storage: Store gemstone jewelry separately to avoid scratches. Diamonds and sapphires can scratch softer stones and even metals.

Check settings: Handmade gemstone settings may be more delicate. Regularly inspect prongs and bezels to ensure stones remain secure.

 

Caring for Your Chiaroscuro Jewelry (Oxidized Silver)

Oxidized silver, often darkened with a patina, highlights texture and depth in handmade designs. Unlike tarnish, this finish is intentional and should not be removed.

Avoid polishing cloths and abrasives: These can strip away the oxidized layer, revealing the bright silver beneath.

Cleaning: Gently wash with mild soap and water, and dry thoroughly. Do not use silver dips, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive pastes.

Storage: Keep oxidized silver away from harsh friction or prolonged humidity. Storing in a soft pouch helps protect the patina.

Longevity: Over time, milder oxidations may naturally fade with wear, especially on raised surfaces. This is often considered part of the piece’s evolving character, but if needed, a jeweler can reapply oxidation.

 

Caring for Your “Intaglio” Jewelry (Artistic Engravings)

Engraved jewelry bears intricate, hand-carved designs that highlight craftsmanship. However, dirt and tarnish can accumulate within grooves, dulling their definition.

Cleaning: Use a soft cloth with mild soap to gently. Avoid silver dips that may unevenly affect engraved textures.

Polishing: Limit polishing to flat surfaces to maintain contrast. Over-polishing can flatten or blur delicate engravings.

Storage: Protect engraved pieces from friction against harder jewelry, which may erode fine details over time.

Long-term care: If engravings lose definition due to wear, a skilled jeweler can restore sharpness by re-engraving or accentuating the grooves.