01
Avoid soaking
Water can enter porous stones and slowly weaken elastic or thread.
Material notes
Care for what is naturally singular.
Natural stone records time in colour, inclusions and surface. Gentle wear and clear material information help each piece age with grace rather than urgency.
What authenticity means here
Name the material. Honour the variation.
Every Auriclare material card identifies the principal stones, pearls and metal finish used in the piece. Where a component is reconstructed, dyed, plated or laboratory-created, it should be described as such rather than hidden behind a romantic name.
Natural stones can contain colour zoning, fine internal lines, clouds, pits and small differences in shape. These characteristics are not, on their own, proof of either authenticity or poor quality; they are part of a material that formed without a mould.
Trust begins with language precise enough to be understood — and simple enough to be checked.
The daily ritual
Last on. First off.
Put jewellery on after fragrance, skincare and hair products have dried. Remove it before bathing, swimming, exercise, sleep and household cleaning. This protects elastic, thread, plating and porous stone from moisture, salt and chemicals.
After wear, wipe the piece with a clean, soft cloth. Store it flat in its own pouch, away from direct sun, humidity and harder jewellery that may scratch the surface.
02
Avoid chemistry
Perfume, chlorine, sanitiser and cleaning agents can alter surfaces and metal finishes.
03
Avoid friction
Keep softer stones separate from chains, diamonds and hard-edged metal.
Not every stone is the same
Let the most delicate material set the rule
Quartz, obsidian, pearl, lapis and malachite do not respond to wear in the same way. When a piece combines materials, care for it according to the most delicate component.
Use only a barely damp cloth when a dry cloth is not enough, then dry immediately. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners unless a qualified jeweller has confirmed they are safe for every component and the setting.
Pearl and malachite: keep away from acids, cosmetics and soaking
Moonstone and apatite: protect from knocks and hard surfaces
Amethyst and rose quartz: avoid prolonged strong sunlight
Obsidian: store carefully; glassy edges may chip on impact
A piece that is lived in
Restringing, repairs and patina
Elastic and thread are wearable components. If a bracelet feels looser, shows fraying or has a stressed knot, stop wearing it until it can be restrung. Catching the change early protects the stones from a fall.
Metal may develop a gentle patina over time. A specialist polishing cloth can restore compatible finishes, but vigorous rubbing may remove plating. When in doubt, ask before polishing.
Watch
Loose tension
A growing gap between beads is a sign to pause wearing the piece.
Protect
Original components
Keep any loose stone or metal detail in a small sealed pouch for repair.
Record
Material card
Bring the card to a jeweller so each component receives suitable care.
Read the material
Every stone has its own pace.
Explore colour, character, symbolism and stone-specific care in our field guide.