African Queen Teardrop Necklace

Caring for your oxidised jewellery

Like plating, oxidising silver creates a surface reaction upon the top layer of metal. This makes the silver appear a dark grey colour. Oxidised silver will fade in time, but there are things you can do to slow the wear.

• Do not apply perfume or other sprays while wearing your oxidised jewellery. 

• Wait until your lotion or cream is dry or has been absorbed by your skin before you wear your oxidised jewellery.

• Substances like oil, nail polish, nail polish remover, chlorine, and perfume may react with metal/oxidised jewellery and cause it to wear. This is also true for sweat, so make sure you remove your oxidised jewellery when exercising, showering, bathing or swimming.

• If your jewellery needs cleaning, you may clean it with warm, soapy water. Soak it for a few minutes before gently drying with a soft cloth. Avoid jewellery cleaners, antibacterial soaps and alcohol sanitisers which may harm your oxidised jewellery.

• To avoid scratches, wrap your jewellery in a soft cloth after cleaning or keep it in a jewellery box separate from other pieces when stored. Small zip-locks work great.

• Avoid polishing, rubbing or scratching your oxidised jewellery.

Pieces can be re-oxidised quickly & easily for a small fee. Please email victoria@blackcirclejewellery.co.uk for further information.

Please note that the African Queen stone can follow the same cleaning guidelines as above.