GEMSTONES

GEMSTONES 
Always take care when using polishing solutions on jewelry containing gemstones. Avoid extreme temperature changes and contact with household chemicals. Never expose stones to hot solutions, abrasive cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners. A non-abrasive jewelry cleaner should be okay for most stones, but for home care, we prefer a little water with a little mild PH neutral soap and a cotton cloth.
 
Please note that Pearls + Turquoise require extra special care to help preserve their natural beauty.

Most designs are shown online with a neutral stone to make it easier to imagine color, please contact the studio for additional gemstone options.
 
PEARLS
Pearls are mesmerizing with their natural luster + require special care to preserve their natural beauty. No two pearls are alike, which is part of their allure. We work with natural Akoya, Keshi, Tahitian, Freshwater and South Sea Pearls in our designs.
 
Pearls should be the last thing you put on + the first thing you take off. After wearing, wipe with a soft cotton or chamois cloth dry or lightly moistened. This will prevent dirt from accumulating and keep perspiration, which is slightly acidic, from eating away at the pearl’s surface.
 
NEVER use a commercial cleaner or ultrasonic. Do not steam clean. Avoid all contact with hairspray, perfumes, lotions, creams, ammoniated liquid, nail polish remover, detergents, powder cleaners, baking soda or chlorinated water. Ammonia will deteriorate pearls. Never use an abrasive. Avoid wearing with rough fabrics as they may scratch.
 
Pearls maybe washed in water with a few drops of a mild PH neutral soap and a soft cotton cloth. Be sure to rinse, pat gently + lay flat to finish drying on a soft towel. Do not hang to dry. Store in a pouch for protection. If you follow these guidelines your pearls will stay gorgeous for decades.
 
TURQUOISE
Like pearls, turquoise requires special care to preserve their natural beauty. You may gently clean with water with a few drops of mild PH neutral soap and a soft cloth. Be sure to rinse and wipe gently to dry after cleaning. Avoid all contact with hairspray, perfumes, lotions, creams, ammoniated liquid, nail polish remover + chlorinated water.
 
CUBIC ZICORNIA
With a superior ability to refract light that magically plays with the rough hewn textures in the Brevard collection, high quality Cubic Zirconia (CZ) has an illumination that sparkles like no other stone. Be aware not all CZ stones are created equal and we only choose superior quality stones. CZ should be treated like all natural semi precious + precious stones in terms of care.

Most designs are shown online with a neutral stone to make it easier to imagine color, please contact the studio for additional gemstone options.