Skip to main content

Jewelry care

How to care for your KJ pieces.

A few simple habits keep Brazilian semi-jewelry and 925 silver beautiful for much longer. Here is everything in one place.

The short version

  1. 01

    Last on, first off: jewelry goes on after perfume, lotion and makeup, and comes off before you shower, swim or work out.

  2. 02

    Keep it dry: water, sweat, chlorine and salt water are the main enemies of any finish.

  3. 03

    One piece, one spot: store pieces separately so they do not scratch or tangle.

  4. 04

    Clean gently: a soft, dry cloth after wearing. No abrasive products on gold-finished pieces.

Caring for semi-jewelry

  • Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray, lotion, sunscreen and cleaning products.
  • Take it off for the shower, pool, beach, gym and sleep.
  • After wearing, wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove skin oils and sweat.
  • Never use polishing paste, toothpaste or abrasive cloths: they can wear down the finish.
Does gold-plated jewelry tarnish?

Caring for 925 silver

  • Silver darkens when it reacts with air, moisture and some products. That is normal.
  • Store it in a closed pouch or box. An anti-tarnish strip in the box helps.
  • Polish with a soft silver cloth when it starts to darken.
  • If a silver piece has a gold finish, treat it like semi-jewelry: no abrasive polish.
How to keep silver from tarnishing

Storing your jewelry

  • Keep pieces separate, in soft pouches or a lined box with compartments.
  • Hang or lay necklaces flat so chains do not knot.
  • Choose a dry spot. Bathrooms are humid and speed up tarnish.
  • Travel with a small case, never loose in a bag.
How to store jewelry
Can I shower with my semi-jewelry?

It is best not to. Water, soap and shampoo speed up the wear of the finish. Take your pieces off before the shower and put them back on when your skin is dry.

How do I clean gold-finished jewelry?

Use a soft, dry cloth after wearing. If needed, a cloth barely damp with plain water, then dry it right away. Avoid any abrasive product or polishing paste.

My silver piece got darker. Is it damaged?

No. Darkening is a natural reaction of silver with the air. A silver polishing cloth usually brings the shine back.

Not sure how to care for a piece? Ask Karine.

Send a message on WhatsApp and she tells you the best care for that piece.

Ask us on WhatsAppShop the collection
WhatsApp