What 24-7 Wear is and How to Care for Your Jewelry

24/7 wear jewelry refers to pieces of jewelry that are designed to be worn all day, every day. These are typically pieces that are made from durable materials, such as stainless steel, and are resistant to tarnishing or damage from normal everyday wear and tear.

Stainless steel like this Celtic O ring collar is a metal that doesn't rust, tarnish, or scratch. It's also water-resistant because of the element Chromium, which creates a thin layer of oxide on the surface of the steel. Stainless steel is hypoallergenic, so even those with sensitive skin can wear it. To clean, simply use mild soap and a soft cloth, and pat dry.

 

Anodized Aluminum is another metal that's 24-7 wear. It's hypoallergenic and lightweight, weighing 1/3 of sterling silver and most other metals. You see it in our colorful makings like this helm weave collar. It doesn't rust or tarnish, but colored anodized rings may fade due to things like sulfur, detergents, chlorine, air pollution, household chemicals, cleaners.

To clean, use hot soapy water like dishes. Don't use strong acids/ bases it will affect the coating. Never use polishing creams or cloths on anodized rings because they may remove the color. Polishing will not add shine. May damage coating

 

Rhodium-plated sterling silver is a durable metal that has a beautiful finish. Rhodium is very strong, protecting the sterling silver from wear and tear. It also has a high shine, making your jewelry stand out like this diamond O ring collar. Rhodium plating is not susceptible to tarnishing, however the plating will wear away leaving the silver exposed over time. To protect the plating and extend its life keep dry and store in a Zip-lock bag for optimal protection. Avoid contact with chemical solutions, perfumes, salt water, chlorine, and excessive sweat to prevent discoloration and damage. Preserve the shine and luster of your jewelry with a soft, damp cleaning cloth to reduce tarnish and wear.

 

Sterling silver is a stable alloy of silver and copper. Pure silver doesn't tarnish, but it's brittle and can't be used for jewelry alone.

Sterling silver jewelry is beautiful and timeless, but it needs proper care to preserve its luster. When you wear sterling silver jewelry, the copper constantly oxidizes, causing discoloration. To keep your jewelry looking as good as new; keep dry and store in a Zip-lock bag for optimal protection. Avoid contact with chemical solutions, perfumes, salt water, chlorine, and excessive sweat to prevent discoloration and damage. Preserve the shine and luster of your jewelry with a soft, damp cleaning cloth to reduce tarnish and wear.

 

Opals, Gems and Stones

Exposure to water and oil can reduce the connection between opals and the epoxy used to secure them. Therefore, it is best to remove your jewelry prior to swimming in a chlorinated pool. Chlorine can tarnish the stones, affecting the finish. To restore its shine, use a polishing cloth, not a tarnish remover. If the lab opal jewelry features additional gemstones, they can be cleaned with a toothbrush and a gentle soap. Scrub from top to bottom to get rid of any dirt and debris. Lastly, it should be remembered that regular cleaning is essential to preserve the gleam of all jewelry. 

Gold and rose gold plated is vacuum plated to last up to 15 months with daily wear. This is an affordable alternative to solid gold that gives you high quality jewelry such as this kitten necklace. To clean, simply use mild soap and a soft cloth, and pat dry.

 

Metal Alloy This is a mix metal that will cause no harm, you'll want to avoid contact with chemical solutions, perfumes, salt water, chlorine, and excessive sweat to prevent discoloration and damage. To keep your jewelry looking as good as new; keep dry and store in a Zip-lock bag when not wearing for optimal protection. Preserve the shine and luster of your jewelry with a soft, damp cleaning cloth to reduce tarnish and wear.

 

Beaded bracelets and leather bracelets such as our Morse Code bracelets, will want to avoid contact with water and other chemicals. Remove this jewelry before showers, workouts, swimming, cleaning, and keep away from lotions, soaps, perfumes. Be gentle taking them on and off to avoid extra stretching.