Jewelry Care

Olivana Studio jewelry is designed to be enjoyed and worn with care.

Proper storage, gentle handling, and protection from moisture and chemicals can help preserve the appearance of your jewelry for longer.

Because our collection includes different materials, finishes, beads, shells, and decorative components, always review the individual product description for item-specific information.

Everyday Care

To help protect your jewelry:

  • Put jewelry on after applying perfume, lotion, makeup, hairspray, and other beauty products.
  • Remove jewelry before showering, bathing, swimming, sleeping, exercising, or entering a sauna or hot tub.
  • Avoid direct contact with water, salt water, chlorine, household cleaners, and chemicals.
  • Remove jewelry before washing your hands when wearing rings or bracelets.
  • Handle delicate pieces by their metal components rather than pulling on beads, flowers, chains, or decorative elements.
  • Avoid dropping, bending, crushing, or placing heavy objects on your jewelry.
  • Wipe jewelry gently after wearing to remove skin oils and moisture.

Jewelry should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you remove.

Gold-Tone and Plated Jewelry

Gold-tone and plated finishes can naturally change over time because of exposure to moisture, skin oils, chemicals, friction, and individual skin chemistry.

To help preserve the finish:

  • Keep jewelry dry.
  • Avoid perfume, lotion, sunscreen, and cleaning products.
  • Don’t use abrasive polishing cloths or metal cleaners.
  • Wipe gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth.
  • Store each piece separately to reduce scratching and friction.

Changes in plating or finish caused by normal wear aren’t considered manufacturing defects.

Mother-of-Pearl and Shell Components

Mother-of-pearl and shell are delicate materials that can be scratched, chipped, or affected by harsh chemicals.

To care for shell jewelry:

  • Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
  • Don’t use chemical jewelry cleaners.
  • Keep away from perfume, hairspray, alcohol, acids, and household cleaning products.
  • Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth only when necessary.
  • Dry immediately and completely.
  • Store away from sharp or heavy jewelry.

Natural shell components may vary slightly in color, texture, pattern, and iridescence. These variations are part of their individual appearance.

Resin, Acrylic, and Decorative Beads

Resin, acrylic, and decorative bead components should be protected from heat, direct sunlight, chemicals, and impact.

  • Don’t soak them in water.
  • Avoid alcohol-based cleaners.
  • Keep away from high temperatures and prolonged direct sunlight.
  • Wipe gently using a soft, dry cloth.
  • Don’t pull or twist decorative components.

Colors may gradually change with repeated exposure to sunlight, cosmetics, or chemicals.

Glass and Crystal Components

Glass and crystal details can chip or break if dropped or struck against a hard surface.

  • Handle with care.
  • Store separately from heavy jewelry.
  • Avoid rapid temperature changes.
  • Clean gently with a soft, lint-free cloth.
  • Don’t use abrasive products.

Earrings

When putting on or removing earrings:

  • Hold the earring by its hook, post, or metal base.
  • Don’t pull on flowers, beads, pendants, or decorative drops.
  • Secure the backing or closure before wearing.
  • Check hooks, posts, and connectors periodically.
  • Store each pair together in a separate pouch or compartment.

For hygiene, don’t share earrings with other people.

Necklaces and Chains

Fine chains can stretch, kink, or tangle if handled roughly.

  • Open the clasp before putting on or removing a necklace.
  • Don’t pull the chain over your head unless the design is intended for that use.
  • Store necklaces flat or hanging individually.
  • Keep clasps closed during storage.
  • Untangle chains slowly without pulling.

Bracelets

Avoid stretching bracelets unless the product is specifically described as stretch jewelry.

Open clasps before removing bracelets and avoid pulling on decorative elements.

Remove bracelets before working, exercising, cleaning, or performing activities that may cause impact or friction.

Rings

Remove rings before:

  • Washing your hands
  • Applying lotion or sanitizer
  • Cleaning
  • Exercising
  • Swimming
  • Sleeping
  • Handling chemicals

Avoid striking rings against hard surfaces or placing pressure on raised decorative components.

Cleaning

For most Olivana Studio jewelry:

  1. Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth.
  2. Wipe gently without excessive pressure.
  3. Allow the jewelry to dry completely before storage.
  4. Return it to a dry pouch or separate compartment.

Unless an individual product page specifically states otherwise, don’t use:

  • Ultrasonic cleaners
  • Steam cleaners
  • Jewelry dips
  • Silver polish
  • Metal polish
  • Toothpaste
  • Baking soda
  • Alcohol
  • Acetone
  • Bleach
  • Abrasive brushes or cloths

Storage

Store jewelry in a cool, dry place away from humidity, sunlight, heat, and rapid temperature changes.

For best results:

  • Keep each item in a separate pouch or compartment.
  • Close necklace and bracelet clasps before storage.
  • Keep delicate pieces away from heavier jewelry.
  • Don’t store jewelry in a bathroom.
  • Avoid prolonged storage in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
  • Use an anti-tarnish strip when appropriate for the material.

Traveling With Jewelry

When traveling:

  • Pack each item separately.
  • Use a structured jewelry case.
  • Secure chains to prevent tangling.
  • Keep delicate decorative pieces away from pressure.
  • Don’t place jewelry loosely in a handbag or suitcase.

Normal Wear

Jewelry naturally experiences wear over time.

The following can occur through ordinary use and aren’t necessarily considered defects:

  • Gradual fading or changes in metal finish
  • Fine surface scratches
  • Tarnishing
  • Changes caused by skin chemistry
  • Wear caused by water, cosmetics, or chemicals
  • Loose or damaged components resulting from pulling, impact, or improper storage

Following these care instructions can help slow normal wear but can’t prevent it completely.

Questions About Your Jewelry

If you have questions about caring for a specific Olivana Studio product, contact us and include the product name or order number.

Email: olivana.studio@gmail.com