Garnet Orissa Studs In Gold Vermeil

Dower & Hall designs their jewelry to be worn and treasured. They can last forever if taken good care of. Luckily, there are several things you can do yourself to care for your jewelry. Here are a few simple guidelines to keep your jewelry looking its best.
Perfume, skin and hair products can all react with silver causing it to tarnish, cause vermeil to erode and even damage stones, especially pearls. Avoid spraying perfume or hairspray directly onto your jewelry.
Vermeil is a layer of fine 18ct gold, plated on top of silver. As this is just a layer it can gradually wear, giving the appearance that it has faded. Everyday wear may speed up this process, especially on items like rings and bracelets which have lots of contact knocking against objects.
Treat your jewelry with care, remove when doing physical work, playing sports etc. Hot weather and perspiration can also speed up the tarnishing process. Jewelry should always be removed before swimming and bathing as Chlorine can cause surface damage. Gently wipe the jewelry with a clean, soft cloth after each wear to remove dirt and oils from skin. At night store your pieces separately in a clean, anti-tarnish, compartmentalised box to avoid scratches.
Silver dip solution is the best way to clean both your silver and vermeil jewelry. Dip your jewelry in the solution for a couple of seconds only and then rinse thoroughly in warm soapy water. Soft stones such as pearls and turquoise may react to the silver dip solution so use a specialist pearl cleaner or give them a rub with a soft cloth.
Pearls are the most delicate item in your jewelry collection. A pearl has a soft porous surface made up of many layers of nacre. As pearls are alkaline it is easy for them to become affected by acids (perfumes, soaps, chemicals), and frequent wear (sweat is acidic) which will cause discoloring or flaking. Do not use soap or ordinary jewelry cleaner when washing pearls. Only use products designed for pearls. We recommend re-stringing pearls and other threaded jewelry every 1-3 years, depending on how often you wear the item and how it is cared for.
Protect your gemstones by avoiding contact with alcohol-based products, such as perfume or sunscreen, as they can affect the color of the jewelry. Semi-precious stones can be cleaned with warm soapy water. Dip your stone into the water for a few seconds and use a jewelry cleaning brush to softly remove any build-up around the stone. When doing this, take care not to loosen or disturb the jewelry setting. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning and use a soft non-abrasive cloth to dry the stone.