How to care for your textile jewellery
Many factors can influence the wear and tear of textile jewellery. Here are some important tips to help you keep your jewellery looking its best so that you can enjoy wearing it for years.
- You are strongly advised to store your African Baroque jewelry away from direct light, smoke and variations in temperature. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause textiles to fade and lose their colour.
- Always store your jewellery pieces individually so that they don’t rub together, scratch or tangle. Particular care should be taken with glass pearls to ensure that they do not knock against one another when stored.
- If the fabric ever frays or unravels slightly, trim the thread closely, then apply a drop of clear nail polish. Do not use glue.
- Always remember that your jewellery should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off when dressing.
- Your jewellery is particularly susceptible to damage from the effects of chemicals present in perfume, hairspray, make-up, nail polish remover, body oils, sun tan lotion and deodorant.
- You should take the same care of your textile jewellery as you would your favourite piece of delicate clothing.
- Small stains and spots can be removed by dabbing the area with a damp cloth.
- Do not swim, shower or bath while wearing jewellery.