Jewelry Care
Every Sonakamal piece is made with quality metals that last for years with a little care. Here's how to keep your gold-filled and sterling silver jewelry looking its best.
Gold-Filled Jewelry
Gold-filled jewelry has a thick layer of real gold bonded to a base metal. It holds up much longer than gold-plated jewelry and won't flake or rub off with normal wear. With care, it can keep its shine for many years.
Everyday care
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Put your jewelry on last, after lotion, perfume, hairspray and sunscreen have dried.
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Take it off before swimming in the ocean or a pool, using a hot tub, showering, exercising or cleaning.
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Wipe each piece with a soft, dry cloth after wearing to remove oils and sweat.
Cleaning
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Wash gently in warm water with a drop of mild, unscented dish soap.
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Rinse well and pat completely dry with a soft cloth.
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Use a jewelry polishing cloth for extra shine.
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Don't use silver dips, toothpaste, baking soda, bleach or abrasive cleaners. They can wear away the gold layer.
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. Tarnish (darkening) is natural: silver reacts with air, moisture and the oils on your skin. It isn't a defect, and it's easy to remove. Wearing your silver often actually helps slow tarnishing.
Everyday care
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Avoid perfume, lotion, sunscreen, chlorine and salt water. Chlorine and sulfur can tarnish silver quickly.
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Take your jewelry off before swimming, bathing, exercising or cleaning.
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Wipe it with a soft cloth after each wear.
Cleaning
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For light tarnish, buff with a silver polishing cloth.
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For heavier tarnish, wash in warm water with mild soap, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
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Use liquid silver dips only on plain silver. Never use them on pieces with gemstones, pearls or an intentionally darkened (oxidized) finish.
More About Keeping Jewelry
Storing Your Jewelry
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Keep each piece in its own pouch or box so pieces don't scratch or tangle.
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Store in a cool, dry place, not in a bathroom, where humidity speeds up tarnish.
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Add an anti-tarnish strip or a small silica packet to your jewelry box.
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Fasten chains before storing to prevent knots.
Island Living Tips
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Salt water, sand and reef-safe sunscreen are all hard on fine jewelry. Leave your pieces at home for beach days.
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If your jewelry does get wet, rinse it in fresh water and dry it completely as soon as you can.
Gemstones & Pearls
If your piece has natural stones or pearls, never soak it or use an ultrasonic cleaner. Wipe gently with a soft, damp cloth and let it dry flat.
Our Promise
We stand behind the quality of our jewelry. If your piece has a defect in materials or workmanship within 30 days of purchase, contact us at sonakamalhi@gmail.com and we'll repair or replace it. Normal wear, tarnish, and damage from accidents, improper care or exposure to chemicals and water aren't covered.
Questions about caring for your piece? We're happy to help. Email sonakamalhi@gmail.com.