Jewellery Materials Guide
Our jewellery collections are made from sterling silver, gold and silver-plated metals, semi-precious stones and costume materials. Whether you’re treating yourself to a new piece or looking for a special gift, let our jewellery material guide help you make your choice.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver jewellery naturally tarnishes over time, however using a soft lint-free cloth to polish and buff the metal will help keep your jewellery in good condition and restore its shine. Sterling Silver is a very soft material which can be bent easily, a slight bend of the earring needle is considered normal.
Gold, Silver and Rose Gold Plated
If worn every day, plated jewellery will gradually start to show wear, particularly on highly-used components such as the chain or back of a pendant. You may see the colour slowly changing, but this is not a fault of the item, it is general wear. We recommend you store your plated jewellery in a sealed plastic bag when you aren’t wearing it, to help keep it in good condition.
Semi-Precious Stones
Any jewellery with stones should be worn with care as gemstones are fragile and may naturally loosen with continued use. Avoid bumping or knocking your semi precious jewellery against hard surfaces to prevent accidental damage.
Costume Jewellery
We choose base metal or brass for use in our costume jewellery, plus a wide mix of materials including fabrics, cords, yarns, resin, beads and imitation semi-precious stones in bold and bright designs. Combining a range of shapes, materials, colours and finishes, our costume or fashion jewellery is ideal if you’re looking for an on-trend or statement look.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver jewellery naturally tarnishes over time, however using a soft lint-free cloth to polish and buff the metal will help keep your jewellery in good condition and restore its shine. Sterling Silver is a very soft material which can be bent easily, a slight bend of the earring needle is considered normal.
Gold, Silver and Rose Gold Plated
If worn every day, plated jewellery will gradually start to show wear, particularly on highly-used components such as the chain or back of a pendant. You may see the colour slowly changing, but this is not a fault of the item, it is general wear. We recommend you store your plated jewellery in a sealed plastic bag when you aren’t wearing it, to help keep it in good condition.
Semi-Precious Stones
Any jewellery with stones should be worn with care as gemstones are fragile and may naturally loosen with continued use. Avoid bumping or knocking your semi precious jewellery against hard surfaces to prevent accidental damage.
Costume Jewellery
We choose base metal or brass for use in our costume jewellery, plus a wide mix of materials including fabrics, cords, yarns, resin, beads and imitation semi-precious stones in bold and bright designs. Combining a range of shapes, materials, colours and finishes, our costume or fashion jewellery is ideal if you’re looking for an on-trend or statement look.