The Lily Blanche Jewellery Care Guide
At Lily Blanche, everything we do is designed to surprise and delight you. Our jewellery is beautiful, accessible, and designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Follow these easy guidelines, and your Lily Blanche pieces will sparkle and shine for years to come.
In this guide
- General jewellery care
- Cleaning by material
- Locket care and catches
- Storage and the Lily Blanche care kit
- Frequently asked questions
General Jewellery Care
Our jewellery is designed to last, but how you care for it makes a meaningful difference to its appearance. Jewellery should be the last thing you put on when getting dressed in the morning. Apply skincare, haircare, makeup, and fragrance first, then allow them to dry before putting on your necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, or lockets.
Always remove your jewellery at bedtime. This helps to prevent delicate chains from stretching, tangling, or snagging while you sleep. Please also remove your jewellery before showering, swimming, or using a Jacuzzi. Chemicals in domestic water, chlorine, and other pool treatments can damage the finish of precious metal jewellery. Rings should be removed when washing your hands.
Handle your jewellery with clean hands and remove it before gardening or household chores. Chemicals in cosmetics and cleaning products can leave marks on precious metal jewellery, as can enzymes in certain foods, such as egg or onion. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, particularly for jewellery containing pearls or gemstones.
Cleaning Jewellery by Material
Lily Blanche jewellery is manufactured to the highest standards, much of it in our Scottish workshop. All silver in the collection is sterling silver, all pearls are real freshwater pearls, and all gemstones are genuine gemstones unless otherwise stated. When we use gold in our jewellery, it is either 9-carat solid gold or 18ct gold vermeil. Our lockets are hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office with a full UK hallmark. Read more about our materials and craftsmanship.
Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil
Clean sterling silver and gold vermeil jewellery carefully with the Lily Blanche polish cloth. It has been formulated for us by Town Talk, a leading manufacturer of precious metal cleaning products. Gently rub the surface with the cloth to restore its shine. Do not use liquid dips, abrasive cleaners, or other treated cloths, as these may damage the surface of your jewellery.
Freshwater Pearls and Gemstones
Freshwater pearls are porous and should only be cleaned with a dry, soft cloth. Never immerse pearls in water. They are particularly susceptible to makeup, perfume, and hairspray, so they should be put on last and removed first. Store pearls separately from metal jewellery to prevent scratching. If you are unsure how to care for a particular gemstone, please contact our team before cleaning it.
Locket Care and Catches
Our lockets are made to keep your cherished photographs safe. As they are delicate moving pieces, repeated opening and shutting of a locket can naturally loosen its hinges and catches over time. To help preserve the mechanism, handle your locket with care and open it only when necessary.
If the catch on your locket feels loose, it is usually very easy to tighten. We are always happy to do this for you. Please contact our customer service team for assistance, and we will help ensure your locket closes securely again. Do not force a catch. Before closing your locket, wipe it gently with a soft cloth and check that it is clean, with nothing trapped inside.
Each Lily Blanche order comes with a free jewellery care kit
Storage and the Lily Blanche Care Kit
When not being worn, please store your jewellery in a Lily Blanche velvet pouch containing Intercept® anti-tarnish technology. The pouch is designed to neutralise gases and sulphurs in the atmosphere that can cause dullness, tarnish, or discolouration when jewellery is stored incorrectly. Store pieces separately where possible, particularly pearls and delicate chains, to help prevent scratching and tangling.
Our luxury jewellery care kit has been designed to keep your Lily Blanche jewellery sparkling. It includes a velvet drawstring storage pouch with Intercept® anti-tarnish technology, a Town Talk gold and silver polish cloth, and a handy ring sizer. A velvet storage pouch is included with all orders, and additional care kits and pouches can be purchased from our website.
Most importantly of all – please enjoy your Lily Blanche jewellery.
Gillian
(Gillian Crawford, founder Lily Blanche)
