If you want your jewellery to last for years to come, give it a little care each time you wear it and when you store it.
Your jewellery is made from different materials, so care varies slightly between pieces. Choose the section below that applies to your jewellery.
For gold plated jewellery, the best way to maintain its appearance is to remove it before cleaning, crafting, playing sports, swimming, showering or sleeping.
Please note that over time, water, perfume and rubbing can damage gold plated jewellery. They should therefore be taken care of and cherished.
The best way to protect your piece is to put it back in its jewellery box and clean it occasionally with a soft cloth.
A material with character
Solid brass is part of the Bold Lines aesthetic. Its warm colour and ability to develop a natural patina are part of what makes each piece unique. With a little care, you can keep your jewellery looking beautiful for years.
Brass naturally changes over time. Depending on your skin's pH and how you wear your jewellery, your piece may darken or brighten. Warm weather, perspiration, sunscreen, skincare and perfume can speed up this natural process.
Three simple habits :
- Put your jewellery on after skincare, sunscreen, perfume and makeup.
- Remove it before swimming, showering and exercising.
- Store it in your Bold Lines jewellery box when you're not wearing it.
Don't worry, this is natural oxidation, not damage. The original shine can usually be restored with gentle cleaning and polishing.
If your brass jewellery begins to lose its shine, it's easy to restore.
For light tarnishing :
The natural acidity of the tomato helps remove oxidation and restore the brass's original shine.
For more stubborn marks:
Occasionally, sunscreen mixed with perspiration can leave stubborn stains on brass. If this happens, use a small amount of Brasso, available from most supermarkets and hardware stores. Apply with a soft cloth, gently polish the affected area, then buff clean. This should help remove stubborn marks and restore the jewellery's shine.
Use Brasso only on untreated brass, not on gold-plated pieces.
The Imperfection Hoops are designed to celebrate the handmade process, including their visible silver solder join.
When the brass is highly polished, the silver join blends into the surface and becomes much less noticeable. Over time, the brass will naturally develop a patina, which can bring the silver join back into view. This is part of how the piece evolves with wear.
How the finish changes depends on how the earrings are worn and cared for. Perfume, creams, lotions, moisture and frequent contact with the skin can accelerate the development of patina and may make the contrast between the brass and silver more pronounced.
If you prefer a brighter finish, gently polish the brass with a soft polishing cloth to bring back its shine. The silver join will usually become less noticeable again as the brass is polished.
Each pair will evolve differently, that's part of the Imperfection.
– Store with care: Keep your pieces in their case to shield them from sunlight, humidity, dust, and other elements.
– Last step in your routine: Pop your jewellery on after your skincare, perfume, or makeup, cosmetic products can be tough on delicate materials.
– Let them rest: Take off your jewellery before swimming, showering, working out, or sleeping to keep them in top shape.
