Caring for your jewelry

Many women enjoy wearing jewelry on a daily basis. However, with regular use, these accessories can lose their shine and color. Water, sun, and time can alter the beauty of the materials that make up earrings , bracelets , or necklaces . The leather jewelry we offer at Nune is special: the materials they are made of require specific care. We present some tips, ideas, and tricks for taking care of your precious leather jewelry. Follow the guide!

Leather, an elegant and sensitive material

As pretty as it may be, leather is nonetheless fragile; many elements can damage it and make it lose its shine. This is particularly the case with humidity: when it comes into contact with water, it can deteriorate and lose its colors. You should therefore avoid wearing this type of jewelry in the following situations: shower, swimming pool, beach, or outdoors in pouring rain . The same goes for sports and physical activities during which you may sweat: sweat and wet skin are harmful to your earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. This applies to all types of leather, including vegan leather.

Here are some more helpful tips regarding leather.

Do not put perfume, lotion, cream or toothpaste on your jewelry.
Avoid exposing them to the sun for too long.
Take care of your precious pieces to ensure their longevity. To protect them from shocks and humidity, make it a habit to store and keep them in a jewelry box or a dedicated case.

Caring for your leather jewelry

Here are some tips for cleaning your leather costume jewelry .

Never use water, salt water, soap or cleaning products: you risk damaging the surface of the material and creating stains. To maintain leather, a simple soft, dry cloth is sufficient: rub your pieces by hand, without pressure. Note that glittery or dyed materials are more fragile than raw materials .

At Nune, we also use other materials that you can clean. However, avoid contact with the leather if you use water or specific products. For example, you can use a small piece of cloth or magic wipes that can be found at a jeweler's to clean the metal parts without touching the leather.

The Artea earrings, graphic and elegant in the shape of half-moons, are handmade with fine pieces of raw cork, gold or silver

Brass is an alloy that can tarnish due to oxidation. To remove oxidation, you can soak a cloth in white vinegar and apply it to the oxidized surface. Rinse with a little water and dry the cleaned surface. You can also shine brass with dish soap, which acts as a degreaser. Stainless steel can be washed in the same way, but you can also clean it and rub any traces with Marseille soap, which you rinse with water, always taking care to avoid contact with the leather.

Bronze also tends to oxidize over time. It can regain its shine with a cotton ball lightly soaked in white vinegar or Marseille soap. As for silver plating and fine gold-plated elements, it is possible to use a simple chamois or soft cloth to obtain an elegant and shiny finish. These are fragile pieces: we advise you to handle them delicately to preserve their beauty in a lasting way.

Depending on their chemical composition, natural stones can be more or less fragile. To avoid damaging them, we recommend cleaning them using a soft, dry cloth.