Jewellery Care

  1. Silvermerc Designs jewellery is special and completely hand-crafted in our workshops. Our contemporary designs showcase rich Indian heritage.
  2. Silvermerc Designs vintage jewellery is unmarked by us in order to preserve its authenticity.
  3. Your jewellery should be stored in a dry place away from humidity, moisture and extreme temperatures.
  4. Rings and bracelets should be worn sparingly to avoid damage through impact.
  5. Don´t forget to remove your rings when washing up or showering, as soap particles may become lodged in stone settings and crevices. Soaps can also leave a film over metal and stones, creating a dull appearance.
  6. Store your jewellery in its own box or pouch to prevent scratching, chipping and entanglement.
  7. All Silvermerc Designs silver is hand polished before sale. Exposed to the atmosphere, all silver is prone to oxidation and consequent tarnishing.
  8. Gentle rubbing with a silver cleaning cloth will restore the original brilliance of the surface.
  9. Do not use liquid cleaners for carved silver jewellery as the liquid dries into the engraving.
  10. If you wear your gold-plated silver jewellery for significant periods of time, the plating will eventually wear down. To restore its appearance, you can have it re-plated.
  11. Make sure your jewellery is not in regular contact with hard surfaces, which will scratch or wear down the plating or enamelling.
  12. Never use detergent, soap, toothpaste etc to clean your gold jewellery.
  13. When dressing, jewellery should always be put on last as make-up, cosmetics and perfumes can cause damage to delicate items.
  14. All stone jewellery requires extra care and consideration during wearing to protect the setting as well as to safeguard the diamond or gemstone it holds.
  15. Rose cut diamonds are unique diamond cuts with a distinctive vintage feel. These are set in very delicate settings, often set with a silver foil back for extra sparkle.
  16. Kundan is the oldest surviving form of jewellery made and worn in India. It is an elaborate process of setting, which is made of 24ct gold.
  17. Navratana or Nine gems jewellery is made up of 9 different gemstones, one symbolising each planet. It is often used for astrological purposes.