Sterling silver may tarnish over time - never use a silver dip on handmade jewellery as this will immerse not only your silver but also any stones, pearls, glass or leather; please only use a soft silver or gold cleaning cloth to clean precious metal jewellery; with other metals or leather you can use just a soft lint-free cloth.

Freshwater pearls are perhaps some of the most delicate - clean these with a soft cloth only; pearls tend to bloom when they are worn frequently - they need the oils from your skin to nourish them and keep them looking their best - if they are not worn, they may lose their lustre - wear them, enjoy them, and they will tend to look after themselves.

Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your handmade jewellery.

Do not soak you jewellery in water - this will damage pearls and gemstones.

Do not shower, sunbathe or swim or use the Jacuzzi whilst wearing any jewellery - chemicals or salt will cause damage - I do not recommend wearing your jewellery during strenuous activities, for example, such as exercise or gardening as it may snag and break.

Where possible, store your jewellery in a box, wipe gently after wearing.

Apply perfume, hairspray, and lotion before wearing jewellery - put it on once your potion, lotion, cream or perfume has dried; this will ensure that you do not damage pearls or gemstones.

Whilst the glass I use in my pieces has been annealed in a kiln, it is still glass - if it is dropped or banged then the glass may break.