How to care for your Jewelry

Each SYDV Jewelry piece has been fabricated by hand and may contain shells, gemstones or other embellishments that require specific care instructions.  
To ensure that your piece maintains its beauty and value, please follow these steps:

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Handle with Care

As with all jewelry, care must be taken at all times.  Even though the shells have been reinforced, they can still be fragile and break if dropped or crushed.  
It is also recommended that you put on your piece after you have sprayed any perfume or hairspray.  Chemicals in these products may react negatively to the Argentium silver, causing unnecessary tarnish.

Polish & Clean

A polishing cloth works wonders for removing any tarnish that may occur.  With the cloth, gently rub only the silver of your piece, taking care to avoid rubbing the gemstones or shells, as they are porous.  
If more cleaning is necessary, please follow these steps:

1. Soak your piece in warm soapy water for 2 minutes.  Using a soft toothbrush, gently brush the piece to clean off any debris or oily residues.  Do not use any harsh chemicals to clean.  
2. Do not put your piece in an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.
3. Dry off with a clean soft terry cloth.

Remove

Even though SYDV Jewelry is made for your inner mermaid, take off your jewelry prior to swimming in the ocean or in a pool.  The salt and chemicals may react negatively to your piece, which may cause tarnish or other damage.  
When not wearing your jewelry, it should be safely stored in the box that came with your purchase.  ​

By following these tips, your SYDV Jewelry will retain its beauty and value
for years to come!