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JEWELRY CARE GUIDE

Retro Chic is a jewellery brand originating from Florence, Italy. Inspired by classical elements inherited from the 7,000-year-old spectacular jewellery history. Retro Chic wishes to share this legacy with modern women and empower them in their daily lives.

How to Wear

The more mindful you are about maintaining your jewelry, the longer it will endure.

Remove your jewelry before engaging in any activity that could cause physical harm.

How to Store

When not in use, keep your jewelry in a secure, dry place to shield it from daily exposure.

Keep items stored separately to prevent damage.

Make sure items are thoroughly dry before storing them.

Certain metals, such as vermeil and sterling silver, are prone to tarnishing. To protect your pieces, we recommend storing them in our Leather Jewelry Boxes. These boxes are lined with anti-tarnish microsuede fabric, making care and cleaning easier.

Classical Essence

Taking proactive steps to maintain your jewelry is the simplest way to care for it.

Frequent maintenance of your items prevents the accumulation of debris that may diminish their initial luster.

When using the buffing fabric, delicately rub the complete item until blemishes and tarnish disappear from sight

For maintenance using the ornament upkeep set, mist the solution onto the adornment. Employ the bristled tool to dislodge grime from intricate sections and links. Absorb moisture with a gentle, pristine fabric, then burnish using the supplied textile

Verify that items are thoroughly moisture-free prior to placing them in storage.

CARE GUIDES BY MATERIAL

14K yellow Gold

14k white gold is created by mixing 58.5% yellow gold with white metals (like silver, manganese, or palladium). The resulting pieces are plated with rhodium, which creates a brilliant white finish and adds a layer of durability.

Since 14k white gold has a base metal of yellow gold, it may take on a warmer tone over time as the rhodium finish gradually wears away, especially when exposed to environmental factors.

Although 14k white gold pieces are made for everyday wear, we recommend removing them before situations where they may come in contact with chemicals, cleaning products, or sweat. This will help maintain their brilliant white finish.

14K White Gold

14k white gold is created by mixing 58.5% yellow gold with white metals (like silver, manganese, or palladium). The resulting pieces are plated with rhodium, which creates a brilliant white finish and adds a layer of durability.

Since 14k white gold has a base metal of yellow gold, it may take on a warmer tone over time as the rhodium finish gradually wears away, especially when exposed to environmental factors.

Although 14k white gold pieces are made for everyday wear, we recommend removing them before situations where they may come in contact with chemicals, cleaning products, or sweat. This will help maintain their brilliant white finish.

When not being worn, store your jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from the elements of daily exposure.

  • Gently clean with a soft-bristled brush or cloth using warm water and detergent-free soap.
  • Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on 14k white gold jewelry.

Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Gold Vermeil

Gold vermeil is a thick layer of 18k solid gold on sterling silver. It's more durable than regular gold plating and offers the look and feel of gold jewelry at a lower cost.

Vermeil will naturally tarnish over time, especially when exposed to air pollution, moisture, and sulfur-containing items. However, its shine can be easily restored with proper care.

  • Store in a safe, dry place, such as an anti-tarnish pouch or case.
  • Use the anti-tarnish strip provided with your purchase.
  • Our Jewelry Cases feature an anti-tarnish microsuede lining for protection.

  • Proactive maintenance is crucial to prevent tarnish.
  • Clean regularly by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Alternatively, use a Jewelry Care Kit (Brush & Spray).
  • After using the Jewelry Care Kit, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth before storing.

  • Use gentle pressure when polishing, as cloths can be abrasive.
  • Avoid over-polishing.
  • Do not use steam cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners on vermeil jewelry.

925 Sterling Silver

925 Sterling Silver is a lightweight metal made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. It’s highly durable and designed for everyday wear.

  • Store in a safe, dry place with the anti-tarnish strip that came with your purchase to protect from the elements of daily exposure.
  • All of our Jewelry Cases have an anti-tarnish microsuede lining for easy care.

  • Proactive maintenance is the best way to prolong the lifespan of sterling silver.
  • Clean by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
  • To remove tarnish, buff gently with a silver polishing cloth or use our Jewelry Care Kit.
  • Ultrasonic cleaners are safe to use on silver jewelry.

  • If you’re wearing pieces made of oxidized silver, they must be cleaned differently.
  • Oxidized silver products have a special finish, so we recommend a dry clean with no water or silver cleaning polish; otherwise, the finish may rub off entirely.

Titanium

Titanium is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and highly durable. When properly cared for, titanium jewelry can maintain its appearance for a lifetime.

  • Be mindful during physically challenging activities, as they may impact your jewelry.
  • Titanium is strong but can scratch due to daily wear.
  • When stacked with softer metals like gold or silver, black titanium may abrade them.

When not being worn, store your titanium jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from daily environmental exposure.

  • Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
  • Alternatively, use a specialized Jewelry Care Kit.
  • Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners are safe for titanium jewelry.

Diamond

All of our diamonds are within FGHI quality and VS-I clarity. We only use Kimberley Process-compliant natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds that are SCS-007 certified by SCS Global Services.

Even though diamonds are one of the hardest substances, they can still be damaged under certain circumstances. Be mindful of how you wear your diamond jewelry, especially during physically challenging activities.

Store your diamond jewelry in a safe, dry place when not being worn to protect it from daily environmental exposure.

  • To maintain the shine of your diamonds, buff them lightly with a soft-bristled brush using warm water and detergent-free soap.
  • Alternatively, use our Jewelry Care Kit.
  • Ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners are safe to use on diamond jewelry.

Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Gemstone

We use an array of high-quality mined and lab-grown gemstones in our jewelry.

  • Gemstones have varying degrees of hardness and require proper care.
  • Many colored gemstones are susceptible to discoloration and fading when excessively exposed to:Natural elements (sun, salt water), Perspiration, Chemical irritants (chlorine, cosmetics, lotions).

When not being worn, store your gemstone jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from daily environmental exposure.

  • Most gemstones can be gently cleaned in warm water using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush.
  • Alternatively, use our Jewelry Care Kit.

Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on colored gemstones, as they can damage or permanently discolor them.

Emerald

Emeralds are brittle and require extra care when handling.

Be mindful of how you wear your emerald jewelry. Avoid physically challenging activities that could impact the jewelry.

  • When not being worn, store emerald jewelry in a safe, dry place.
  • Protect it from daily environmental exposure.
  • Avoid exposing emeralds to high heat.

  • Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on emeralds.
  • Gently clean in warm water using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush.
  • Alternatively, use our Jewelry Care Kit.

Avoid any cleaning methods that could damage or permanently discolor the emeralds.

Emerald

Emeralds are brittle and require extra care when handling.

Be mindful of how you wear your emerald jewelry. Avoid physically challenging activities that could impact the jewelry.

  • When not being worn, store emerald jewelry in a safe, dry place.
  • Protect it from daily environmental exposure.
  • Avoid exposing emeralds to high heat.

  • Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on emeralds.
  • Gently clean in warm water using non-detergent soap and a soft-bristled brush.
  • Alternatively, use our Jewelry Care Kit.

Avoid any cleaning methods that could damage or permanently discolor the emeralds.

Pearl

Our cultured pearls are carefully selected from oysters and freshwater mussels.

Pearls can be sensitive to environmental factors, so treat them with love.

Wear pearls often to prevent drying and maintain their brilliance and luster.

  • When not being worn, store pearls in a safe place.
  • Avoid storing pearls in ultra-dry environments as this can be damaging.

  • Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishing cloths.
  • The spray and brush from our Jewelry Care Kit are safe to use.

Do not use steam or ultrasonic cleaners on pearl jewelry.

Enamel

Our jewelry features cold enamel, which is more durable than traditional glass enamel.

While our enamel is less prone to chipping, it's not indestructible. Treat your enamel jewelry with care.

When not being worn, store enamel jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from daily environmental exposure.

  • Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
  • The spray and brush from our Jewelry Care Kit are safe to use.

Do not use: Steam cleaners, Ultrasonic cleaners, Abrasive cleaners, Polishing cloths

Ceramic

Ceramic jewelry is made from a mixture of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water, shaped into the desired design.

  • Ceramic jewelry is incredibly durable.
  • It's covered and protected with a waterproof glaze.
  • Despite its toughness, it may scratch or shatter upon impact.

Treat your ceramic jewelry pieces with care to avoid scratches or shattering.

When not being worn, store ceramic jewelry in a safe, dry place to protect it from daily environmental exposure.

  • Clean by wiping with a soft, damp cloth.
  • For deeper cleaning, use warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.

Do not use: Abrasive cleaners, Polishing cloths, Steam cleaners, Ultrasonic cleaners

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