Jewellery cleaning and care

Evolve jewellery is made to be worn and treasured. Follow these cleaning and care guidelines to help keep each piece looking as stunning as the day you bought it.

Everyday care

Evolve is high-quality jewellery designed for regular wear. To help prevent premature ageing or damage, remove your jewellery before:

• Showering, swimming or bathing
• Sleeping
• Playing sport, cleaning, gardening or activities that may damage your jewellery

Avoid exposing your jewellery to:

• Impact against hard surfaces
• Perfumes, cosmetics, hair products and household chemicals
• High humidity, heat or sulphur-rich environments, including hot pools, spas and thermal springs

Cleaning different materials

Different materials require different care. Check the materials used in your piece and follow the relevant guidance below.

Sterling silver and solid gold

Evolve uses solid sterling silver, containing 92.5% silver, and solid 9ct gold to create many of our jewellery pieces.
To clean Evolve silver and gold jewellery, we recommend using a jewellery polishing cloth containing a natural cleaning agent. This will help protect your jewellery from tarnishing over time.
Avoid cleaning jewellery and charms with harsh chemicals or jewellery dips, as these may cause damage.

Gold vermeil

Some Evolve jewellery is made from solid sterling silver and finished with yellow or rose gold plating, known as vermeil.
Gold plating will gradually wear over time. How quickly this occurs will depend on how often the piece is worn and the activities undertaken while wearing it.
Gold vermeil jewellery can be replated. We recommend taking the piece to a reputable jeweller for this service.
Gently clean gold vermeil with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid polishing cloths, jewellery dips and abrasive cleaners, as these may wear or damage the plated finish.

Enamel and gemstones

Evolve uses natural and manmade gemstones (Cubic Zirconia), along with enamel, to add colour and vibrancy to our jewellery.
To remove dirt and bring back the sparkle in most gemstones, gently clean them using a soft cloth, warm water and a small amount of mild dishwashing liquid. For pieces containing delicate natural materials, follow the specific guidance below.
We also recommend having gemstone settings checked occasionally by a reputable jeweller.

Natural materials

Greenstone (pounamu), pāua, pearls and other natural stones are natural materials that require special care.
Avoid using chemicals or silver dips on pieces containing these materials. Gently wipe these materials with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemicals, jewellery dips and prolonged contact with water.

Leather

Leather is a natural material and may stretch or vary slightly in colour over time.
To clean leather jewellery, gently wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

Storing your jewellery

Store each piece separately in a soft lined jewellery box or pouch. This will help minimise scratching and tangling.

Made to be treasured

Treasure your Evolve collection now and always. We hope you love wearing our New Zealand inspired designs. For further information about product care and warranty cover, please view the Evolve Product Warranty.