Jewelry is made to be worn. It touches your skin, clothes, water and the air around you. Over time, every piece will change a little.
No jewelry lasts forever, even when good materials and careful techniques are used. Still, proper jewelry care can make a real difference. The more care you give your jewelry, the longer you can enjoy it.
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Understand Your Jewelry
A piece of jewelry may contain several materials. The base metal gives it shape and strength. Gold plating creates the finish and color. Enamel adds patterns and painted details.
At EenPorcelain, we mainly use gold-plated brass. Some pieces use gold-plated stainless steel. We choose the material based on the shape, structure and details of each design.
We have spent a long time discussing these choices with factories and jewelry professionals. There is no single material that works best for every piece. Read our guide to gold-plated brass, stainless steel and PVD for a clear comparison.
How to Care for Gold-Plated Jewelry
Gold-plated jewelry has a layer of gold over a base metal. This layer can slowly change with daily wear. How fast this happens depends on the plating, your skin and how often you wear the piece.
Occasional contact with water, such as washing your hands, will usually not damage a well-made piece at once. Repeated exposure matters more. Soap, perfume, hand cream, sweat, cleaning products, seawater and chlorine can affect gold plating over time.
Rings often need more care than earrings or necklaces. They touch water, tables and other objects throughout the day. This creates more friction. Wipe gold-plated jewelry with a soft, dry cloth after wearing it. Do not use metal polish, rough brushes or strong cleaning products.
How to Care for Enamel Jewelry
Enamel adds color and detail to metal jewelry. At EenPorcelain, we use it to create patterns inspired by porcelain, painting and nature. Many details are painted by hand, so small differences between pieces are normal.
Our enamel jewelry is suitable for daily wear. You do not need to worry about occasional contact with water. However, long soaking, strong chemicals and repeated friction should be avoided.
Enamel has a smooth and durable surface, but a hard impact can still damage it. Avoid dropping enamel jewelry onto stone or tile floors. Keep it away from rough surfaces and other metal objects that may cause scratches.
Clean enamel jewelry with a soft, slightly damp cloth, then dry it carefully. To learn more about the technique, read how enamel jewelry is made.
Some designs include pearls or other natural materials. These parts need extra care. Avoid perfume, creams, chemicals and long contact with water. Wipe them gently after wearing and store them away from harder jewelry.
Five Jewelry Care Habits That Matter
- Put on jewelry after applying perfume, make-up and skincare.
- Remove it before showering, swimming, exercising or cleaning.
- Avoid repeated contact with soap, chemicals, seawater and chlorine.
- Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing it.
- Store each piece separately in a clean, dry place.
One accidental contact with water will probably not ruin your jewelry. There is no need to worry about every drop. Repeated exposure causes more wear over time.
Can You Wear Enamel Jewelry Every Day?
Yes. Enamel jewelry can be worn every day. We design our jewelry to be enjoyed, not left inside a box.
The main point is to match the jewelry to the activity. Wearing enamel earrings to work is different from wearing an enamel ring while gardening, swimming or cleaning.
Good materials, careful plating and professional production all matter. But no technique can make jewelry fully resistant to water, chemicals, scratches and time. Small signs of wear are normal.
Wear your jewelry and enjoy it. Give it a little care, and it will stay with you for longer.
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