Care Instructions

Hi Bella's Yard family,
Thank you for being a part of our amazing community and supporting our small family business! We want to offer you some tips on keeping your bracelet looking like the day you received it:

Tip #1-Protect Your Bracelet
Damp, humid and warm conditions as well as perspiring create jewelry erosion, which is why it's best to avoid wearing jewelry in the bath/shower or while swimming or exercising. Similarly, makeup, creams, hairspray, perfume and household chemicals can speed up the tarnishing process.
*A good rule of thumb is to let your bracelet be the last thing you put on in the morning and the first thing you remove in the evening. 

Tip #2-Storing Your Bracelet
To minimize scratches and other damage, lay it flat in an airtight jewelry box or store your bracelet separately in the velvet pouch it arrived in. This will help to keep it safe. 

How to Clean Your Bracelet
You will want to determine first, whether your bracelet is Platinum plated or fully Stainless Steel. 
Supplies needed for Platinum plated: Soft Microfiber cloth
Supplies needed for fully Stainless Steel: Dish of soapy water, soft microfiber cloth and a soft brush (it's important not to use a brush with hard bristles as this will scratch)

For Platinum plated:
Plated jewelry should be gently wiped with a clean cloth to maintain its surface coating. Aggressive polishing, silver polishing liquids and ultrasonic cleaning will damage plated jewelry, and contact with abrasive or rough surfaces should be avoided. It is normal for plating to wear away over time but you can keep it nice for a long time if you take care of it. 
If you need a deeper clean on your Platinum plated bracelet: You can use a damp (water only) microfiber cloth and thoroughly dry immediately.

For fully Stainless Steel:
One of the safest and easiest ways to clean most Stainless Steel jewelry is with mild liquid soap and lukewarm water, using a soft brush to gently get into the crevices and details.
First, dip a microfiber cloth into you soapy water and gently wipe over the smooth edges of all the charms. You will see them instantly shine a little brighter. 
Then, you can go in with your soft brush and get into the little nooks and crevices to clean off soap buildup or any residue that has made its way in there.
Now, you're ready to give your bracelet a rinse and dry each charm completely with the dry end of your microfiber cloth. Voila! Your bracelet looks brand new!
If you need a deep clean on your Stainless Steel bracelet: You can pop your bracelet into the soapy water for 10 minutes and then proceed with the steps above. 

I hope this information helps you to keep your bracelet looking it's absolute best! As always, we are happy to help with any questions you may have at support@bellasyard.com