To keep your keepsake looking beautiful for years to come, please follow these care instructions. A copy will also be included with your finished jewellery for easy reference. These guidelines apply to all 925 Sterling Silver and 9K Gold (Yellow, White, and Rose) and keepsake pieces.

General Care

• Avoid sanitiser on inclusions – Hand sanitiser can cause clouding or yellowing.

• Last on, first off – Put jewellery on after perfume, makeup, and hair products. Remove before housework, gardening, exercise, or manual tasks.

• Avoid chemicals – Cleaning products, perfumes, hairspray, nail polish remover, chlorine, and similar substances can damage resin and metal. Always remove rings or wear gloves.

• Temperature & humidity – Protect jewellery from extreme changes; these can loosen inclusions.

• Necklaces – Remove before sleeping to prevent chain strain and breakage.

• Water – Resin is water-resistant, not waterproof. Remove jewellery before washing, bathing, swimming, or using hot tubs.

• Polishing – Use a silver or gold polishing cloth (such as Town Talk). Only polish the metal, never the resin.

Additional Considerations

• Children – Be mindful of little hands pulling at chains or rings. Safety chains are recommended.

• Smoke exposure – Frequent contact with cigarette smoke can cause yellowing.

• UV light – Keep jewellery away from prolonged sunlight, sunbeds, or UV lamps.

• Scratches – Light scratches are normal. Avoid bumping or scraping the inclusion area during daily activities.

Tarnish & Cleaning

Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time. To slow this:

• Store jewellery in a cool, dry, dark place, airtight bags or boxes are best.

• Remove before showering, swimming, or sleeping.

• Avoid bathrooms, where humidity speeds up tarnishing.

• Gently clean with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush, then dry thoroughly.

• Clean regularly with a Town Talk Polishing cloth, they are great at removing tarnish!

Yellowing & Dullness

• With proper care, breastmilk jewellery should not yellow. Yellowing is almost always due to aftercare, not resin or preservation.

• If your piece appears dull or scratched, I can add a fresh top coat of resin. In some cases, a complete re-finish or remake may be required.

• Charm beads may need full replacement if the core is damaged.

Warranty & Repairs

• All inclusion jewellery is finished with a protective resin top coat to protect the breastmilk and/or inclusions beneath.

• I cannot be responsible for how jewellery is worn, but if damage occurs, I do offer a repair service (see below).

• Please provide details of how damage occurred or what chemicals the piece may have been exposed to.

• If leftover preserved breastmilk is returned to you, I cannot guarantee its condition outside of my controlled storage.

Repairs & Cleaning

Even with the best care, jewellery can sometimes need a little refresh.Being open about how your jewellery has been cared for really helps me understand the best way to repair it. With my experience, I can usually spot signs of wear, but honesty makes it much easier for me to give your piece the right care and attention it needs. Accidents happen, and that’s completely okay. I’m here to help bring your keepsake back to its best. I offer the following services to help keep your keepsake looking its best:

• Accent Stone Repairs & Refurbishment
  If an accent stone becomes loose or lost, I can restore your piece to its original sparkle.
  👉 Learn more here

• Jewellery Cleaning
  A gentle, effective cleaning to polish the metal and keep your jewellery shining and tarnish-free.
  👉 Learn more here

Need Help?

For advice, repairs, or aftercare queries, please contact me:
📧 catriona@olivialaurajewellery.co.uk
📱 Social Media @OliviaLauraJewellery

With mindful care, your keepsake will remain a lasting treasure for years to come.