925 SILVER

 

925 recycled sterling silver is our material of choice.


With some TLC, your jewelry should last you a lifetime.


Sterling silver is a precious metal 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (pure silver is too soft for jewelry).


Because it's an alloy, it can naturally react with air, moisture, sweat, and certain products.


That's completely normal.

 

GOLD VERMEIL

 

Our gold pieces are plated with a thick 3.5-micron layer of 24k gold over solid 925 sterling silver.


That's nearly twice the industry standard thickness.


It's made to last, but like all gold plating, it will naturally soften and fade over time. That's just how plating works.


Gold vermeil needs a little more caution than silver.


To keep it looking good:


Avoid friction, hard surfaces wear plating faster.


Apply lotions, sunscreen and perfume before putting jewelry on.


Avoid hand sanitizer and harsh chemicals.

 

 

CLEANING

Polishing - Every few weeks, or whenever it’s looking a little dull, give your piece a proper rub with the polishing cloth included with your order.

 

It’s pre-treated with polishing compound and made specifically for silver.

 

Deep Clean - If the cloth isn’t cutting it, here’s the fix:

 

You’ll need:
Boiling water, a bowl, baking soda, aluminum foil, soft cloth.

 

Steps:

  1. 1. Line a bowl with foil (shiny side up).
  2. 2. Add boiling water and a spoonful of baking soda.
  3. 3. Drop your silver in and leave it for 3-5 minutes.
  4. 4. .Rinse under cool water.
  5. 5. Pat dry and finish with your polishing cloth.
  6. 6. Back to bright.

 

TARNISHING

Tarnish is simply a thin surface layer that forms when silver reacts with sweat, humidity, sulfer (eggs, garlic, curry), or everyday products like lotions, dandruff shampoo, perfumes and cleaning chemicals.


It’s completely normal, superficial, and easy to remove using our cleaning instructions.

 

SWIMMING / SHOWERING

Washing your jewelry in soapy water and drying it well with a soft cloth is the key to keeping your jewelry brand new. We recommend showering and washing your hands with it as long as you're not in contact with harsh chemicals.


Avoid sulfur-rich water, chlorinated pools and harsh chemicals.

 

STORAGE

Store pieces separately to avoid scratching. All jewelry orders come in a complimentary metal box, ready for gifting, collecting, and keeping your pieces safe.


Keep them in a dry place.


Bathrooms are not ideal (humidity = tarnish).


An airtight pouch or box is best.

 

THE GREEN FINGER

In very rare cases, you might notice a slight greenish tint on your skin. This can happen due to your individual skin chemistry or trace polishing residue from finishing.

It’s harmless. Wash your hands thoroughly and keep wearing your piece, it usually settles quickly.

 

GEMS, CUFFS & PEARLS

Gems - Hard knocks or bending can loosen settings.


Some stone pieces use jeweler's adhesive during setting, so avoid high heat (hot baths, saunas, steam rooms).


Wear them normally. Just don’t wrestle in them.

 

Pearls - Our pearl necklaces and bracelets are hand-strung and designed for gentle wear, not everyday gym sessions.

Avoid water, perfume, lotions and friction.

They like calm lives.



Cuffs - Adjust once to fit your wrist, then slide it on and off sideways.


Repeated bending hardens the metal and can eventually cause cracking. Set it and leave it.

 

By now you should be able to make your pieces last forever.
If you have any questions then let's talk jewelry on:
support@loxandchain.com

 


Thank you for getting one of our pieces, it means so much.


Zak + Frei

 

Care Guide