Caring For Your Hand Stamped Jewelry

These can build up over time and cause the finish to become dull and lackluster. Be careful not to scratch, ding or dent your hand stamped jewelry. Silver and gold are fairly soft materials and mar easily. Use caution when performing physically exhaustive activities such as heavy housework, working in the garage, participating in sports or any activity with sudden movements. It is also best to keep your hand stamped jewelry out of water, sunlight and extreme weather elements. Both hard and soft tap water contain chemicals and minerals that can build up on jewelry over time.When getting dressed, put on your hand stamped jewelry after you are done with hair and make-up. The chemicals and ingredients in most hair, make-up, perfumes and colognes can build up on your silver and gold jewelry and cause it to look dull and dirty. So be sure your jewelry is the last item you put on before you head out the door. After taking off your hand stamped jewelry, be sure to wipe with a cotton cloth to remove body oils, residues and sweat. Every few weeks or so, clean all your hand stamped jewelry with a pre-treated polishing cloth, or a mild silver polish. This will keep tarnish at bay and retain the wonderful luster and shine as the day you bought it!Uptown Studio has been creating hand stamped jewelry in silver and gold for several years. After exposing your jewelry to water, be sure to clean and polish with a pre-treated polishing cloth to remove any residue.