Caring for your Palas Jewellery

Jewellery Care

WHAT IS OUR JEWELLERY MADE OF?

All of our pieces are designed in Australia and handcrafted from solid sterling silver, bronze and brass by skilled artisans in Indonesia. Our metals are made starting from high quality, oxygen-free raw materials and produced in strictly controlled processes. Designed without lead, cadmium or any other noxious elements as alloy components. You can read more about our jewellery here.

Brass
Nickel free
77% copper, 23% zinc

Bronze
Nickel free
92.5% copper, 3.5% silver, 4% zinc

Sterling silver 925
Nickel free

Gold plated chains (Italy)
Solid sterling silver plated in 18 carat rose or yellow gold, .25 microns.

JEWELLERY CARE

Palas jewellery should be handled with love and care at all times. Here are a few tips to help to maintain the quality and lustre of your Palas pieces.

Tarnishing >

All sterling silver, brass, bronze and gold plate will naturally tarnish over time but this will happen much faster when it comes into contact with water, perfume, salty air, skin creams, chlorine, sea water, perspiration, chemicals, acidic skin etc. Hot and humid conditions can also cause metals to tarnish faster.

Natural pearls, gemstones, crystals, gold plate and metals >

None of these should be submerged in or exposed to water, chlorine, perfumes, chemicals, cosmetics and creams etc as they will damage the surface and natural shine and may also dissolve the glue that secures the crystals in some of our designs.

Leather bracelets and necklaces >
Leather and water are not great friends! We suggest removing your leather bracelets and lariats before showering and swimming. Water causes leather to rot and weaken and can therefore lead to breakages and discolouration.

How to clean and care for your Palas (excludes any gold plated designs) >

Step 1 > Buy a polishing cloth
Step 2 > Polish your Palas jewellery
Step 3 > Protect your items from moisture, heat, perfume and creams etc.
Step 4 > Store in Palas jewellery pouches and draw box

Polishing cloths $10 >
Clean your Palas jewellery with our very effective polishing cloths, which have a solution in the fabric that works it's magic on any tarnished pieces. We suggest that you polish your charms every 2 – 3 months as well as adhering to the care tips above. Please avoid the use of silver dip liquid or paste as they contain harsh chemicals that will damage the metals as well as the protective lacquer our charms are coated in. Gold plated chains should never be polished as this will remove the plating.

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STORING YOUR PALAS COLLECTION

All of your beautiful Palas jewellery is sent to you with a cotton pouch inside a Palas draw box. When you are not wearing your peices simply put them back into their pouch and store them in your draw box away from sunlight in a cool, dry place. Storing your jewellery in it's pouch and draw box will ensure your jewellery will stay protected and will be less likely to tarnish in the future.

Palas Jewellery

Polishing Cloth

$12.00 AUD

(5.0)

Description

We have these fantastic polishing cloths available which have a solution in the fabric to clean, polish and help your charms always shine bright.

19cm x 12.5cm
Cloth composition: Cotton cloth, aluminium oxide (Al2O3), rosin, Triethanolamine.
Made in Japan.

Your beautiful handcrafted Palas treasures should be handled with love at all times! All sterling silver, bronze, brass, pewter and copper will tarnish over time but it will happen much faster when it comes into contact with perfume, salty air, skin creams, hairspray, chlorine, sea water, perspiration and acidic skin. To clean your charms, bangles and chains we have these fantastic polishing cloths which have a solution in the fabric that cleans and polishes and helps your charms to shine even brighter. We usually polish our charms every 2–3 months with one of these cloths and this helps maintain their beautiful state. This polishing cloth is a must have for any jewellery lover and makes the perfect addition to any gift.

Usage and care:
Wear protective gloves when using the cloth. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If you feel unwell or have a skin irritation please cease use and seek medical attention.

SKU: POL