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Jewelry Care
Lassanai jewelry is designed to be worn as much or as little as you like. Most pieces require little care - just wear and enjoy...
There are, nevertheless, a few things to keep in mind to keep your jewels in optimum condition. For instance, we do suggest removing jewelry when 'getting your hands dirty.'
Contact or sweaty sports... messy cooking... lifting heavy objects... swimming... using cleaning products... gardening... all put your jewelry at risk of damage, loss and/ or excessive tarnishing.
When the jewelry is not being worn, it should be kept in a safe, dry environment such as a jewelry box or pouch. Ensure that each piece does not rub against other items so as to prevent scratches to the metal. If these steps are followed, you will enjoy wearing your beautiful Lassanai piece forever.
GEMSTONES
Gemstones are tough by nature, but they are by no means indestructible. To maintain the beauty and sparkle of your gems, it's best to treat them with care.
Most stones respond well to mild detergent, warm water, and a gentle scrub with a soft-bristled toothbrush - but avoid scratching the stone too hard. Rinse the stone with water and dry with a soft cloth. Opt for a rinsing bowl instead of a basin or sink - or risk losing your jewels down the plug hole. Gemstones may smash or dislodge when accidentally dropped, and excessive rigorous activity could also dislodge a stone from its setting. While Lassanai honors any production-related issues, we take no responsibility for items that have been dropped or mishandled.
SILVER
Silver tarnishes rather quickly when it comes into contact with oxygen or sulfur. The best way to minimize tarnish? Wear your silver jewelry often! The oils in your skin naturally help prevent tarnish.
When storing your silver jewelry, use an airtight plastic bag (such as Ziploc), or a an anti-tarnish cloth bag. Over time, the bright silver finish appearance of a new piece, may evolve to a deeper silver patina. This is perfectly normal. In the case of tarnish or excessive blackening, there are a few ways to go. Sometimes a jewelry polishing cloth does the trick. One popular home remedy is to coat the silver in a paste made with baking soda and water. Let the paste work on the silver for no more than a few hours. Then gently brush (with a soft toothbrush), rinse, and dry your piece for renewed luster. Otherwise, your local jeweler can clean your piece inexpensively.
To maintain and extend the life of your Lassanai jewelry, avoid contact with any form of moisture, along with any cleaning chemicals, beauty products, hair sprays and perfumes. Please note that when some chemicals, such as bleach, come in contact with the silver or stones, it can result in permanent and irreversible damage.
18K GOLD VERMEIL
If you have purchased a piece with our 18K gold vermeil finish, please note that over time with wear, the gold can tarnish or soften in color. This is perfectly normal. To clean away oils and tarnish, very gently wipe with a polishing cloth, but DO NOT do this vigorously as this may wear the gold finish away further. You must be careful not to get your vermeil wet, and never use abrasive cleansers. When not in use, store in dry pouch or box to prevent tarnish, and ensure it's kept separate from other jewels so no scratches occur.
GOLD
Depending on your skin chemistry, solid gold can tarnish a little - particularly on earrings and the inside part of a ring that comes into contact with skin. The good news is that gold tarnish is an easy fix.
Mix a small squirt of mild dish detergent with warm water in a bowl. Submerge the gold jewelry and let it sit for several minutes. Using a toothbrush with soft bristles (ideally a baby toothbrush), gently scrub the gold jewelry. Remove item from soapy water, rinse and dry completely using a soft polishing cloth.
You can also take any of your Lassanai jewels to a reputable jeweler for a professional (inexpensive) clean that will bring your piece back to brand new. A small ultra sonic cleaner at home can be a quick, easy, and modestly priced way to keep your jewelry in as-new sparkly condition.