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Care for your New Jewelry

Whether it's Sterling Silver or Silver Plated your new jewelry will tarnish over time.   Simple exposure to the air tarnishes the silver faster than you might think.  My best secert is to keep it covered.   Store your jewelry in a cool, dry place. A sealed ziplock bag will slow tarnishing and prevent scratching by other pieces in your jewelry box.

You will get some tarnishing over time and it will start to look a little old and dated so just follow these instuction for cleaning you jewelry and it will stay beautiful for years.

How should I care for my jewelry on a day-to-day basis? 

Make your jewelry the last thing you put on in the morning, and the first thing you take off at night.

Remove when cleaning, swimming and taking a shower.  The chemicals used during these activities could cause immediate tarnishing.

Remove when sleeping.  Movement during sleep can cause stress.

Wipe your jewelry clean with a soft cloth before returning it to storage to remove any body oils and dirt.

3M Anti-Tarnish Tabs

A jewelry designer's best friend, every one should have these in their jewelry box.  3M Anti-Tarnish Tabs are a special absorbent paper that protects gold, silver, copper, nickel, bronze, tin, and brass articles from unsightly discoloration, tarnish, and dulling during storage and shipping. They prevent tarnish by absorbing and trapping the sulfides and other pollutants in the air. Simply place the tabs in a well sealed enclosure along with your Jewelry, and Tabs will prevent tarnish for approximately six months. No polishing or Cleaning.  3M Anti-Tarnish Tabs are completely safe and non-toxic. They do not emit anything and will not leave a residue on your Jewelry.
How do I clean my jewelry?

To keep your jewelry looking its best, periodically clean it in a very gentle Jewelry cleaner or mild soapy water mixture and a SOFT toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry completely with a soft cloth.  Never use paper towels or tissues to dry your jewelry as they contain fibers that can scratch.

Never let your jewelry soak in water, as it could corrode the wire the jewelry is strung on.  If it does get wet, make sure you dry it completely.

A simple polishing cloth will do wonders for everything.

Letter beads and Bali beads have an "antiqued" appearance.  They have been oxidized to enhance their detailed appearance.  Never use any type of jewelry cleaners or dips, these solutions could remove the oxidation (or
"antiquing").   

Will my sterling silver jewelry tarnish?

Yes, all sterling silver jewelry will tarnish.  Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of pure silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper.  Which is why you still get the tarnishing effect.









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A Few comments from my wonderful Elegant Chic Jewels brides!!!
Steph was great to work with. This was my first Etsy purchase so I was quite nervous but the charms were mind blowing. I cried when I first opened the package and at the bridal shower, when I presented the charms to the bride, the whole party was in tears. For a bride who has lost both parents, this gift is absolutely invaluable.

So sweet, my grandaughter loves it! Thanks!

looks perfect, cant wait to put it on my bouquet, thank you!

Beautiful work! We absolutely love it! Thank you!

Beautiful! A lovely headpiece. Thanks so much!

My fiance absolutely loved his charm with an image of him and his deceased dad. And I loved the quality and craftsmanship of this item. Very happy costumers!

The quality and craftsmanship on this item was superb. I'm extremely pleased with the item and the seller. Will definitely recommend and use this shop again!

Looove these!!!!!!! Thanks so much for the awesome service!

Perfect Charm! Just what I needed and I got it so fast! It will be such a great reminder of my grandpa on my wedding day! Will def. come back to this store and will tell everyone I know about this great seller!

I LOVE our pieces! Great seller and fast shipping! Will def. recommend to anyone in need of these things! Simply the best

Love them!!!! Can't wait to see them with my bouquet

The charms were fantastic and looked great on my bouquet!!

Beautiful gift for my Maid of Honor!

Beautiful bracelet - can't wait to wear it on my special day

I ordered this bracelet and earrings for my daughter's wedding. They are beautiful! Great craftsmanship.

Used for asking my bridesmaids. Beautiful!

My bridesmaids absolutely loved these when I gave them out! I got one for myself too so that we all matched. They came very quickly, and they look amazing!

Steph's work is so beautiful, unique and elegant. My mother passed unexpectedly this past Spring but now I'll have her photo on a charm in my wedding bouquet as well as my sister's Maid of Honor bouquet so she'll be there with us in spirit as we celebrate our wedding next month and to honor her memory.

custom ordered...beautiful work!! arrived as expected. Thanks!

So beautiful. I looked at many pearl bracelets to wear on my wedding day, the quality of this one is outstanding and it was a great price. Thank you Steph!

Second Memorial charm bought from you. Both are lovely and were used in my sister's wedding in July. Now my son is engaged and they will be used again! Thank you. Got lots of compliments on them. I told them go to Etsy!

My charms came in and they are beautiful. Steph was very accomodating with finding another coloured roundelle spacer for them. She took pictures just to make sure and the colour in person is absolutely perfect! I can't wait to see them on the bouquets in 5 months. :)

beautiful! love them fit perfect in my hair!

Beautiful headband! I wore this on my wedding day & felt as beautiful as ever :)

Steph was so accommodating and made me a beautiful custom pearl bracelet for my wedding! She sent me previews of its process and kept me very updated. I received the product quickly. When I saw my bracelet in person I was blown away by the delicate detail, quality and talent that went into to it. Would definitely recommend her shop! A pleasure to work with

This bouquet charm is absolutely perfect. She had it made and shipped incredibly quickly and it looks beautiful. I cannot wait to carry it on my wedding day.

These are well made and they look beautiful on! They arrived quickly after ordering too!

Super adorable - thanks so much!

Love it. Very dainty, excellent quality, and perfect for my upcoming day!!

The charms are perfect! The groom will wear the photo of his mom inside his tux, over his heart.

The earring are just gorgeous!! Wonderful workmanship!!! Love them!!!

I received my custom order today and I am beyond happy! The items are just as we discussed and I can't wait to wear them on my wedding day!

Such a GORGEOUS bracelet. Worth every penny and can't wait to wear it on my wedding day! So happy with my purchase, thank you Steph!
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