At Chailata, we believe that jewellery is not just a piece of metal or a stone but a memory to be cherished for a lifetime. Whether you have a collection of gold plated jewellery or freshwater pearl jewellery, it's important to take care of your precious pieces to ensure they last a lifetime.
#1. Avoid Any Chemicals
To keep your plated jewelry looking its best, it's important to protect it from oxidation. We recommend removing your jewelry before swimming, showering, or exercising to avoid exposure to chemicals and moisture.
#2: Proper Storage
Store your jewelry in a cool, dark, and dry place to ensure its longevity. To avoid scratches, keep your pieces in their pouch or a jewelry box when not wearing them. We recommend using the chailata cotton bag that comes with every order. Always store your jewelry out of direct sunlight.
#3: Cleaning Your Jewelry
Gently rub your jewelry with a soft jewelry cloth to restore its shine. Note that silver jewelry may naturally darken through oxidation, a process that affects only the surface and not the internal color. If your silver jewelry oxidizes, use a soft, clean jewelry polishing cloth to wipe it.
Materials & care
Sterling silver is a fine and soft material. Sterling silver is an alloy made from 92.5% silver and mixed of other materials. It preserves the colour for long time. Sterling silver pieces are typically easy to bend. To minimise scratches and nicks, keep it in your pouch or jewellery box when you are not wearing them.
We use 316L surgical stainless steel for some of our jewellery. 316L is the highest grade of stainless steel used in the jewellery market, which is the material used in body piercings and medical instruments. Since they are very durable and resists corrosion and oxidation, the colour won't rust or turn green, you can wear them in the shower but could become less shiny over time.
Fine brass - Brass is normally made of a combination of zinc and copper. It has a warm, attractive golden tone, but it can be tarnish and oxidise and the shinning colour will fade over time.
Our freshwater pearls all from nature, and we choose them really careful to create a nice jewellery. Each Pearl has different shapes, colour and characteristics, that is why you always can get a unique outlook. Please note that any lines or crevices of the freshwater pearls are normal as they are nature creatures.