Silver and gold are soft and reactive materials that may become lightly scratched or tarnished over time. 

To prevent tarnishing, wear your jewellery frequently and maintain its shine by polishing it with a soft polishing cloth.

Avoid wearing your pieces in the shower and minimize exposure to cosmetic products, perfumes, household chemicals, and chlorinated water.

Gemstones with a Mohs hardness of 7 or higher, such as sapphires, rubies, diamonds, tourmaline, amethyst, emeralds, aquamarine, spinels, and topaz are tough and perfect for daily wear. However, stones with a hardness below 7, such as peridot, moonstone, zircon, onyx, and turquoise, need extra care. These stones are more likely to chip or crack from hard knocks or drops.

Softer stones, such as opals, amber, and pearls, are even more delicate. They're susceptible to scratches, cracks, and can absorb liquids. Though these stones are stunning and well worth the extra attention, it's best to remove them when around liquids, oils, or when doing activities like cleaning, gardening, sports, or working with tools.

If your Bebe Mae piece needs cleaning and polishing, I offer a clean and polish service for $20 plus postage.