JEWELLERY CARE

I make high quality hand made jewellery thats intended to last pretty much forever and even passed down generations! To preserve it and keep it as bright and shiny as possible, here are a few ways to look after your Ella Stern pieces.

Rejuvenation service

If you would like your pieces spruced up a bit - either re-plated or polished and sparkled up, I run a rejuvenation service starting at £65. Please email me for a quote. 

In general:
- Make sure to not leave your jewellery in sunlight.
- Keep it stored in individual packaging to avoid tarnishing and tangled chains. 
- Life is tiring, but try not to fall asleep in it. Particularly necklaces.

Gold vermeil jewellery: 

I use gold vermeil on all plated pieces, as opposed to gold plate. Gold vermeil is a a much thicker plating to plate. To preserve the gold vermeil for as long as possible, I would recommend taking it off when washing hands, bathing, applying moisturiser / hand cream and definitely do not let it anywhere near hand sanitiser! Allow your perfume to dry before putting your gold plated items on and keep it away from chemicals in general.

Try and avoid any friction. I recommend removing before exercising.

Jewellery with gemstones: 

Be carful with jewellery that has gemstones set. Try not to knock it and remove it if doing any heavy duty work. 

There is a common misconception that because jewellery is expensive, it is more hard wearing. This is not the case. Even when well made, handmade jewellery is precious, and although my designs are made to last you a lifetime, it is still imperative you take care of it.

Cleaning jewellery at home: 

To clean your jewellery at home I recommend using a toothbrush and warm soapy water. Dry it with a soft cloth. 

A lot of my pieces are weighty and feel solid which they are. But remember it is still a precious item. In order to preserve it forever, make sure to take good care of it :) 

If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to email me at hello@ellastern.com