How to care for different types of jewelry

• Acrylic - DO NOT put rubbing/isopropyl alcohol on it. You will destroy it. Please don’t destroy your jewelry. Just clean it like it’s normal jewelry and keep the alcohol away.

  
  

• Gems, Cubic Zirconia, or other Sparkly bits - These are best not soaked in water. If you plan on showering or swimming in this type of jewelry, dry it carefully and well. This will extend the life of your jewelry.

  
  

• Silicone - This mostly applies to plugs. Take them out regularly so your ears can breathe. Wash them with hot water and soap. That’s it.

  
  

• Stone Jewelry – Same as silicone, really, excluding opal stones. Don’t put harsh cleansers on your stone jewelry.

  
  

• Opals - Opals (genuine or synthetic) are a bit finicky. Do not put harsh chemicals on them, do not wear them while swimming. Clean them gently with a mild soap and water. Faux opals can handle more but still should get gently dried if they get wet. (Consider them to be “sparkly bits” and treat as mentioned prior.)

  
  

• Wooden Jewelry - This pretty much only applies to plugs. Clean them with a microfiber cloth to keep them in good shape. You may want to oil them occasionally with the same type of body-safe oil you’d use to massage your earlobes with. Don’t get them wet, water dries out wood. Please do NOT use furniture polish on your plugs. (we’ve heard it done before lol!)

  
  

• Basically, Everything Else, Including Glass - Wash jewelry carefully in hot (NOT BOILING) water and antibacterial soap before drying well. That’s it! And please, the first time you get your jewelry, wash it before putting it in. Somewhere along the line between manufacturing and arriving at your home, someone somewhere touched that jewelry. Wash it. Don’t boil it, just wash it.

  
  

• Don’t forget to dry your jewelry! Use a clean paper towel. That is all. Careful drying and using a gentle touch will prolong the life of your jewelry and keep it looking awesome.

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