Jewelry Care 101
Quick Tips
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It is best to remove Jewelry: Before bathing, swimming, exercising, yard work, or using perfumes, lotions, or cleaning products.
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Avoid Harsh Cleaners: Skip jewelry dips and strong tarnish cleaners, specially on jewels with pearls and gemstones.
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Gentle Cleaning: Use a polishing cloth or a baking soda + dish soap paste. Scrub gently with fingers or a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry.
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Proper Storage: Keep in a dry, safe spot — a zip-lock bag or jewelry box works best.
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Extra Care: Avoid water, sweat, lotions, perfume, and chlorine. Give each piece a dedicated spot to rest to stay fresh and untangled.
A little care goes a long way — your handcrafted jewelry will thank you!
Detailed Care Guide
Your MCJ pieces are handcrafted with love, and with proper care, they can last a lifetime.
Daily Wear Tips
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Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, working out, or yard work.
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Avoid perfumes, lotions, and cleaning products while wearing jewelry.
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Avoid harsh jewelry dips or tarnish cleaners, especially on jewels that an oxidized dark patina has been applied.
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Keep your jewelry out of bathrooms or other high-moisture areas.
Cleaning & Polishing
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Use a jewelry polishing cloth for safe, regular cleaning.
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For extra shine, try fine steel wool (0000) with warm soapy water — carefully!
Maintaining Your Jewelry
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Your pieces have a black patina and brushed finish, so be gentle. To remove tarnish, make a paste of baking soda and dish soap (more baking soda than soap).
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Scrub gently with fingers or a soft toothbrush, rinse with warm water, and pat dry carefully.
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Store jewelry in a dry, safe place, like a zip-lock bag or jewelry box, to prevent extra tarnish and keep pieces untangled, specially chains.
A Little Extra Love
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Avoid excessive water, sweat, and chemicals like lotions, perfumes, and chlorine (swimming pools).
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Give each piece a dedicated resting spot to stay fresh, untangled, and ready to shine.