Jewelry Care Guide

Proper care and regular inspection help maintain the appearance and longevity of your Captive Collars® jewelry.

Some pieces are designed for everyday wear, using durable materials such as stainless steel and other jewelry metals. However, all jewelry can experience wear over time, and proper care is important to help protect your piece.

Everyday Wear Jewelry

Everyday wear jewelry refers to pieces designed to be worn regularly when properly fitted and cared for. While many Captive Collars® pieces are made with durable materials, jewelry should always be inspected regularly for signs of wear or damage.

Remove jewelry before activities that may expose it to excessive force, impact, chemicals, or conditions that may cause damage.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a durable metal commonly used in everyday jewelry. It is resistant to rust and corrosion and requires minimal maintenance when properly cared for.

To clean stainless steel jewelry:

Use mild soap and warm water
Gently clean with a soft cloth
Rinse and pat dry completely

Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, and excessive force that may scratch or damage the surface.

Gold, Rose Gold, and Black Plated Stainless Steel

Our plated stainless steel jewelry uses a durable ion vacuum plating process designed to provide a long-lasting finish with proper care.

Plating lifespan varies depending on wear, skin chemistry, and exposure to chemicals. Exposure to substances such as sulfur, chlorine, detergents, perfumes, lotions, and household cleaners may shorten the lifespan of the finish.

To care for plated jewelry:

Remove before swimming, showering, cleaning, or applying lotions and perfumes
Clean gently with mild soap and a soft cloth
Pat dry completely after cleaning
Avoid abrasive materials that may wear the plating

Anodized Aluminum

Anodized aluminum is a lightweight, durable material used in some of our colorful chainmaille designs. It is resistant to rust and corrosion; however, the colored anodized coating can fade over time depending on exposure to chemicals, moisture, sunlight, and everyday wear.

To care for anodized aluminum:

Clean with warm soapy water
Avoid strong acids, bases, and harsh cleaners
Do not use polishing creams or polishing cloths, as they may remove the colored coating
Store dry when not being worn

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is an alloy made of silver and copper. Because copper naturally reacts with air and moisture, sterling silver may develop tarnish over time. This is a normal characteristic of sterling silver and can be managed with proper care.

To care for sterling silver:

Store in a dry, airtight container when not worn
Avoid exposure to moisture, perfumes, lotions, and household chemicals
Wipe regularly with a soft cloth to remove oils and residue
Clean with mild soap and water, then dry thoroughly

Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver

Rhodium plating provides sterling silver jewelry with a bright, durable finish and helps protect the underlying silver.

While rhodium does not tarnish like sterling silver, the plating can naturally wear over time with regular use. Once the plating wears away, the sterling silver underneath may become exposed.

To extend the life of rhodium-plated jewelry:

Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners
Remove before swimming, showering, or using cleaning products
Clean gently with a soft cloth

Jewelry With Gemstones and Decorative Elements

Pendants containing gemstones, lab-created stones, CZ, crystals, opals, pearls, enamel, or other decorative elements require additional care. These materials can be more delicate than the surrounding metal and may be affected by impact, pressure, chemicals, or excessive force.

Due to the delicate nature of decorative components, pendants containing gemstones, lab-created stones, CZ, crystals, opals, pearls, enamel, or other decorative elements are excluded from our 30-Day Product Guarantee when used with a locking collar or jewelry piece.

Pendants containing gemstones, lab-created stones, CZ, crystals, opals, pearls, enamel, or other decorative elements require additional care. These materials may be more delicate than the surrounding metal.

These pieces should be handled carefully and protected from impact, pressure, chemicals, and excessive force.

Jewelry containing decorative elements is not intended for activities where the pendant or stones may be damaged.

Diamonds and CZ Stones

Gently wipe with a soft cloth after wearing
Avoid perfumes, lotions, cleaning products, and harsh chemicals
Store separately to prevent scratching
Clean with mild soap and warm water when needed
Avoid impact or pressure that may loosen or damage stones
Regularly inspect for loose stones or damage

Symbol Pendants With Fill

Engraved symbol pendants with filled details should not be exposed to alcohol, harsh chemicals, or abrasive cleaning methods, as these may damage or remove the fill material.

Opals

Avoid prolonged exposure to water, oils, and chemicals
Remove before swimming or bathing
Clean gently with a soft cloth
Avoid tarnish removers on opal pieces

Pearls

Pearls require gentle care to maintain their natural luster.

Do not wear pearls while showering or swimming
Wipe after each use with a soft cloth
Avoid perfumes, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics
Store separately from other jewelry to prevent scratches

Gold Fill

Remove before showering, swimming, or applying lotions
Clean gently with a soft cloth
Use mild soap and water for deeper cleaning
Store in a dry location away from other metals

Metal Alloy

Metal alloy jewelry should be protected from chemicals, perfumes, salt water, chlorine, and excessive moisture to help prevent discoloration.

Keep dry when not wearing
Store in a protective container or bag
Clean with a soft damp cloth

Beaded and Leather Bracelets

Beaded and leather pieces, including Morse Code bracelets, require extra care.

Avoid water, sweat, chemicals, soaps, perfumes, and lotions
Remove before showering, swimming, exercising, or cleaning
Handle gently when putting on and removing to avoid stretching
Store in a dry location when not worn

Important Reminder

All jewelry should be inspected regularly. If you notice signs of damage, discontinue use until the piece has been evaluated.

Damage caused by improper care, accidents, modifications, excessive force, or normal wear is not covered under the 30-Day Product Guarantee.