How to Care for Stainless Steel Jewelry?

316L stainless steel (also called surgical steel) is the ideal choice for jewelry as it offers many advantages: Exceptional resistance: Easy maintenance:

• Does not rust, even in contact with water
• Does not oxidize or tarnish
• Resists everyday scratches
• Hypoallergenic (suitable for sensitive skin)
• Cleans easily with water
• Does not require special products
• Keeps its shine without frequent polishing

For regular maintenance, simple cleaning is enough: Materials needed: Steps: 1. Run the jewelry under warm water 2. Apply a drop of mild soap 3. Gently rub with your fingers 4. Rinse thoroughly with clear water 5. Dry with a soft cloth Recommended frequency: Once a week for jewelry worn daily.

• Warm water
• Mild soap (Marseille soap ideal)
• Soft cloth

For more thorough cleaning, especially if your jewelry has lost its shine: Soaking solution: Method: 1. Mix the ingredients in the bowl 2. Let the jewelry soak for 15-20 minutes 3. Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush 4. Rinse thoroughly 5. Dry immediately with a soft cloth Tip: For chains, use the toothbrush to reach between the links.

• A bowl of warm water
• A teaspoon of baking soda
• A few drops of mild dish soap

Even though stainless steel is very resistant, some practices can damage it: Absolutely avoid: Be careful with:

• Harsh chemicals (chlorine, bleach)
• Abrasive sponges or steel wool
• Prolonged contact with seawater (rinse after)
• Violent impacts
• Contact with metals that can transfer (copper)
• Perfumes and creams (apply before putting on jewelry)
• Excessive sweating (rinse after sports)
• Pool chlorine (remove before swimming)

Proper storage extends the life of your jewelry: Storage tips: For natural stone bracelets:

• Store each piece separately to avoid scratches
• Use a jewelry box with compartments
• Avoid humid environments (bathroom)
• Keep away from direct sunlight
• Don't stack them on top of each other
• Avoid hanging them (risk of stretching the elastic)
• Lay them flat in soft fabric

If your stainless steel jewelry contains natural stones: Additional precautions: Fragile stones: Recharging stones:

• Avoid soaking too long (max 5 minutes)
• Never use chemicals
• Some stones are sensitive to sun (amethyst, rose quartz)
• Immediately dry porous stones
• Turquoise, malachite, lapis lazuli: avoid water
• Amethyst, rose quartz: avoid prolonged sun
• Selenite, calcite: never put in water
• Moonlight (full moon ideal)
• On a quartz cluster
• With sage (smudging)