Care Instructions

Silk&Silver silver pieces are crafted from 925 sterling silver. As a natural characteristic of silver, oxidation and tarnishing may develop over time due to contact with air, moisture, skin oils, and daily environmental factors. This is a normal process and not a defect.

• To help preserve the original shine of your jewelry, gently wipe it after each wear with a soft jewelry polishing cloth or a lint-free soft cloth. Regular gentle cleaning helps remove surface moisture, oils, and residue that may accelerate tarnishing.

• If a polishing cloth has been used, slight polishing residue may remain on the surface. From time to time, suitable pieces may be cleaned briefly with mild soapy water and then dried thoroughly with a soft cloth. This helps remove any remaining residue and reduces the risk of transfer onto clothing. However, for designs that include delicate details, stones, pearls, wood, porcelain, adhesive bonding, or mixed materials, extra care is required and direct washing may not be recommended.

• Keep your jewelry away from perfumes, creams, hairsprays, detergents, and other harsh chemicals. It is also recommended to remove silver jewelry before bathing, swimming, exercising heavily, or exposing it to prolonged humidity and water.

• Proper storage is essential in slowing down tarnish. When not in use, store your jewelry completely dry, preferably in a sealed plastic bag, soft pouch, or closed box, away from humidity, direct sunlight, and excessive air exposure.

With proper care, your silver jewelry will maintain its beauty for many years. Over time, slight tonal changes may appear as part of silver’s natural character.

Our Silk&Silver silver spoon's bowl parts are made of 995K fine silver and the handle parts are made of 925K silver.

The main cause of oxidation is humidity. 7.5% copper alloy in 925K silver makes it harder and accelerates its tarnish. However, you can eliminate the tarnishing problem with the cleaning suggestions that you will get used to. 

Make sure that the detergent you will use for cleaning does not contain granules that may cause abrasion. It is best to scrub with your hand or gently clean with a soft, non-scratching cloth or sponge. Don't clean it with the scraper part on the backside of the sponge or wire cleaners. These materials scratch the silver. The most important thing is to dry it immediately after washing and keeping it in a moisture-free environment. The cloths you use to dry may be fine-textured cotton, glass cleaning cloth or micro fiber cloth. You can use it safely and healthily at every meal.

Our porcelain and 925 sterling silver pieces are handcrafted with care. As some designs may include both adhesive bonding and wire fixing in their construction, they should be handled as delicate and decorative objects rather than heavy-use utensils.

Handle with care. Porcelain is fragile and may chip or crack if dropped or exposed to impact. Silver details and joined parts should also be protected from pressure, bending, or force.

Clean gently by hand only. Use a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth. If needed, a very mild soap may be used carefully on the porcelain areas, but avoid excessive moisture.

Do not soak in water. Prolonged contact with water may affect the joined sections over time, especially in areas where different materials are connected.

In our works where porcelain and silver are used together, please follow the care instructions provided for the silver spoon when cleaning the silver parts.

Boiling is not recommended.

Do not place in the dishwasher, microwave, or sterilizer. High heat, steam, and strong detergents may damage the porcelain, the silver, or the connection points.

Avoid harsh chemicals, silver dips, abrasive cleaners, and strong polishing agents. These may harm the surface finish and weaken delicate construction details.

Polish the 925 sterling silver parts only with a soft silver polishing cloth, taking care not to rub too harshly around connected or decorative areas.

Store in a dry and protected place, preferably in a soft pouch or lined box, away from humidity, direct sunlight, and impact.

Small signs of time are part of the character of handcrafted objects.

Gold jewelry is valued for its lasting beauty and timeless character. Although gold is highly durable, proper care helps preserve its shine and surface quality over time.

• To maintain the beauty of your gold jewelry, gently wipe it after each wear with a soft, lint-free cloth. This helps remove traces of skin oils, moisture, and daily residue.

• From time to time, gold jewelry may be cleaned with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth or very soft brush. Rinse carefully and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Avoid excessive rubbing.

• Keep your jewelry away from perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, detergents, chlorine, and other harsh chemicals, as these may dull the surface or affect the finish over time.

• It is recommended to remove gold jewelry before bathing, swimming, exercising heavily, cleaning, or engaging in activities that may expose it to impact, chemicals, or prolonged moisture.

• Store your jewelry separately in a soft pouch or lined box to help prevent scratches and preserve its surface. Avoid direct sunlight, high humidity, and contact with harder materials.

• Although gold is durable, delicate details, gemstones, pearls, adhesives, or mixed materials may require extra care. For such designs, follow any additional product-specific care instructions.

With proper care, gold jewelry will retain its beauty for many years. Small signs of time are a natural part of fine jewelry.

Gold-plated jewelry has a delicate surface layer that should be treated with extra care to preserve its color and finish for as long as possible.

• To extend the life of gold-plated jewelry, gently wipe it after each wear with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. This helps remove moisture, skin oils, and residue that may wear down the plating over time.

• Avoid contact with water as much as possible. Remove your jewelry before washing hands, bathing, swimming, exercising, or exposing it to humidity for extended periods.

• Keep away from perfumes, creams, oils, hairsprays, detergents, alcohol-based products, and all harsh chemicals. Gold plating is more sensitive than solid gold and may fade faster if exposed to such substances.

• Do not rub forcefully, polish aggressively, or use chemical cleaners, polishing agents, or abrasive cloths. These may damage or wear away the plated surface.

• Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or closed box, away from direct sunlight, heat, humidity, and friction with other jewelry.

• As gold plating is a surface finish, natural fading may occur over time depending on frequency of wear, skin chemistry, storage conditions, and exposure to moisture or chemicals. This is a normal characteristic of gold-plated jewelry.

With careful use and storage, the beauty of gold-plated pieces can be preserved much longer.

Pearls are delicate organic gems, treasured for their soft luster and timeless elegance. To help preserve the beauty of your pearl jewelry:

• Avoid contact with water for extended periods. Remove your jewelry before swimming, bathing, or exposing it to heavy rain.

• Keep away from perfumes, hairsprays, lotions, and other chemicals. Pearls are sensitive and may lose their natural sheen when exposed to such substances.

• Put your pearl jewelry on last when dressing, and remove it first at the end of the day.

• Wipe gently with a soft, dry, or slightly damp cloth after wearing to remove traces of skin oils, perspiration, or cosmetics.

• Store separately in a soft pouch or a fabric-lined box to prevent scratches. Avoid storing pearls together with harder gemstones or metal pieces.

• Keep away from excessive heat, dryness, and direct sunlight, as these conditions may cause pearls to dry out, crack, or lose their luster over time.

• Handle with care. Although pearls are precious, their surface is relatively soft and can be damaged by impact or rough handling.

Each pearl is unique, and slight variations in shape, tone, or surface are part of its natural beauty.

Wooden jewelry is a living material — sensitive to time, humidity, and the oils of your skin. To preserve its beauty:

• Avoid prolonged exposure to water such as swimming, bathing, or heavy rain.

• Keep away from harsh chemicals, perfumes, and sprays.

• Store in a dry, cool place — ideally in a soft pouch or a box, away from direct sunlight.

• Polish gently with a soft, dry cloth to maintain its natural shine.

• If the piece includes silver or gold components, follow appropriate metal care as well.

Each wooden element is sealed with care, but due to its organic nature, small changes in color or texture over time are natural — they tell the story of how you wore it.

Meerschaum is a rare and delicate mineral, prized for its lightness, soft texture, and natural elegance. To protect and preserve your meerschaum jewelry:

• Avoid water exposure. Meerschaum is porous and may absorb moisture, which can lead to discoloration or structural changes over time.

• Do not use chemical cleaners. Clean only with a dry, soft cloth — never with soap, detergent, or polishing agents.

• Store separately in a padded box or cloth pouch to avoid scratches or breakage.

• Keep away from high heat and direct sunlight. Extreme temperatures can cause cracking or fading.

• Handle with great care. Meerschaum is fragile and can break if dropped or subjected to impact. Always place and remove your jewelry gently.

Each piece is handcrafted and sealed for extra protection, but this living stone still responds to the way you wear it — aging beautifully with you.

Correct care will insure that you silk products will last for years without losing their quality. A few important rules need to be observed as silk is a natural fiber and cannot be treated as debonair as e.g. synthetic fiber.

Please pay special attention to the following instructions:

 

• Never spray silk with perfume or deodorant

• Never bleach silk

• Never expose silk to direct sunlight for longer periods of time

• Don't spray silk with water while ironing

• Don't treat individual stains with water

• Always iron the backside only

• Never wring dry

In contrast to the widespread opinion that silk can only be dry cleaned, silk products can be washed by hand without being damaged.

 

• Use a mild soap or specially formulated silk shampoos

• Soak silk in lukewarm water for 3-5 minutes. (If silk is dark or printed, do not let it soak. Just quickly wash it in cold water.)

• Gently move the fabric during soaking from side to side. (Do not wring dry) Handle wet silk with even greater care as it is very delicate.

• After a maximum of 5 minutes remove silk from water and rinse the fabric with cold water adding a tea spoon of vinegar to completely rid it of the soap.

• Wrap silk in a dry towel to remove the remaining liquid. Use several layers when using dark or printed silk.

• Roll out the silk and straighten it gently at the corners

• Silk should always be ironed from the backside. It should always still be slightly moist. Check your iron's setting. Don't iron silk too hot. Always remember that silk is a protein structure much like human hair. Heat will damage it.

Follow these instructions and you will enjoy your silk products for a very long time.