How do I keep my jewelry looking brilliant over time?
To keep your silver and gold-plated jewelry looking radiant, here are a few easy tips to follow:
1. Care for silver jewelry
- Daily cleaning: Use a soft or microfiber cloth, such as the one included in your package, to wipe your jewelry after each use and remove fingerprints or dust.
- Deep cleaning: If your silver jewelry tarnishes, submerge it in lukewarm water with a little mild soap. Gently scrub with a soft brush, then dry thoroughly.
- Avoid chemicals: Do not wear your silver jewelry when in contact with perfumes, lotions, or household products that can tarnish the metal.
- Storage: Store your silver jewelry in a dry place away from light, ideally in a jewelry box or a fabric pouch to protect it from scratches.
2. Care for gold-plated jewelry
- Regular cleaning: Wipe your gold-plated jewelry with a soft cloth after each use to remove traces of dirt.
- Deep cleaning: Use lukewarm soapy water and a soft cloth to clean your jewelry, then dry them carefully.
- Avoid chemicals: As with silver, avoid contact with perfumes, lotions, and household products that could damage the gold layer.
- Storage: Store your gold-plated jewelry in a dry place away from moisture, in a box or a soft pouch.
General tips for all jewelry
- Avoid salt or chlorinated water: Remove your jewelry before swimming or showering; salt or chlorinated water can alter metals.
- Protection: Do not let your jewelry come into contact with other objects or jewelry to avoid scratches.
In summary: With simple and regular care, your jewelry will maintain its shine and beauty over time.
How do I measure my finger size at home?
Here are a few simple tips to accurately measure your ring size at home.
1. Thread or ribbon method
- Take a piece of non-stretchy thread or ribbon and wrap it around the base of your finger.
- Mark the spot where the thread or ribbon overlaps.
- Measure the length of the thread or ribbon with a ruler.
- Refer to a ring size chart to find your size based on the measured length.
2. Using an existing ring
- Take a ring that fits you well and measure its inside diameter with a ruler.
- Compare this measurement with a ring size guide to determine your size.
3. Tips for accurate measurement
- Measure your size at the end of the day, when your fingers are slightly swollen.
- If you are between two sizes, choose the larger size for more comfort.
- If your finger size varies slightly, measure it several times to be sure.
In summary: Measuring your ring size is simple! With a little patience and one of these methods, you will easily find the perfect size for you.
What are the production and delivery times?
Every SEVEN piece of jewelry is handmade, on order, in my studio. Please account for two stages: production, then shipping.
- Catalog jewelry: up to 6 weeks.
- Custom jewelry: approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
These lead times begin upon order confirmation. Once your package is shipped, delivery via Colissimo takes 2 to 3 business days (indicative timeframe provided by La Poste).
Thank you for your patience: this time allows me to offer you a carefully crafted piece of jewelry.
Do you ship internationally?
I ship to France and the European Union, with signature required. Another country? Contact me: I review each request on a case-by-case basis. Details can be found on the Delivery and lead times page.