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Jewelry Care

All J.FORD pieces are made for everyday wear and meant to last a lifetime, and beyond. With a little understanding of the nature of your treasures and the minimal upkeep required, you can keep your pieces well cared for and looking their best.

Aside from the 14k gold-filled wire hooks on dangling brass earrings, all pieces are comprised of solid, uncoated metal. Gold-fill is a thick layer of gold that's heat and pressure bonded to a solid brass core, creating a high-quality, durable option for sensitive lobes.

THE ORGANIC NATURE OF METAL

Your solid, life-long pieces will show they've been well-loved with nicks, scratches and tarnish (or patina). These details tell the story of their well-worn existence as your treasured jewelry art. Metal can develop a patina over time and at varying rates, depending on metal type and exposure to the elements that beget this natural process. Some people adore the look and depth that this darkening creates (and some pieces are intentionally oxidized to obtain this effect) but, when you do want to restore some luster and shine to your piece, all it takes is a little buffing with the polishing cloth included with your order to remove this surface-level tarnishing.

GENERAL TIPS FOR ALL JEWELRY

Keeping your jewelry clean and dry will slow the rate at which your jewelry dulls or darkens. Remove jewelry before showering, swimming, working out, cleaning and bedtime. Be mindful when washing hands or applying lotion or sunscreen. Avoid contact with harsh chemicals like chlorine, perfume or detergents. Jewelry can discolor in hot tubs, pools and hot springs. If you need to clean your jewelry, use mild soapy water and gently scrub with a soft toothbrush. Be sure to dry thoroughly. Store jewelry in airtight boxes or containers like the anti-tarnish baggie included with your order, especially in humid climates. Wonderfully enough, wearing your jewelry is one of the best ways to maintain its luster! The oils in your skin actually serve as a natural polish. Your jewelry wants to be worn!

GOLD

While gold jewelry is significantly more resistant to tarnish than silver or brass, it is still important to avoid chemicals and agents that can corrode its alloy like bleach and chlorine. The higher the karat, the less alloy it contains, making it that much more tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic. The lower the karat, however, the harder and more durable it will be. Keep that in mind when deciding on which karat to choose for your gold piece.

STERLING SILVER

Sterling silver oxidizes fairly quickly in reaction to water, humidity, oxygen and sulfur. Use the polishing cloth included with your order, periodically, to maintain its silvery-white shine or use a silver polish like Wright's Silver Cleaner if you need an extra boost to attain maximum luster. Keeping silver dry and storing it in an airtight container will help slow the rate of oxidation.

BRASS

While extremely durable and beautiful, brass does require more frequent polishing than silver and gold, due to its high copper content. It darkens at a faster rate when exposed to water, humidity and oxygen. Brass tarnish can be removed with a jewelry polishing cloth, by using Brasso or soaking in a bit of coca-cola for a few minutes. As with silver, always dry thoroughly after rinsing and store in an airtight container. Depending on your PH level, brass does have the potential to leave a greenish tint on your skin. This is a natural residue from the oxidation of its high copper alloy which is completely harmless and easy to wash off. You can use some beeswax or clear nail polish to coat the inside of your rings every now and then to help prevent this from occurring.

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Each J.FORD piece is dreamed, designed and handcrafted by Jenawa herself in solid gold, sterling silver and brass in NYC and the Hudson Valley. Using artistic metal form to solidify the beautiful expression of the love within as adornment without, she revels in the simple joy of decorating others with this reflection of their own beautiful heart.

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