Care

Crafted from precious metals and natural stones, Semper Astra jewelry is designed to be worn daily and passed down as family heirlooms and treasures.

To achieve this, we invite you to handle them with care. Gemstones, particularly colored ones, can be fragile. Even though our jewelry designs aim to enhance and protect these gems to the fullest, it is essential to treat them with love to ensure they accompany you forever.

It is perfectly normal for your jewelry, if worn regularly, to show some signs of aging; it may develop scratches and its metal may patina over time. However, the better you care for it, the better it will age.

Some jewelry pieces require more attention than others:

A pendant or earrings will naturally be better protected from shocks and scratches and will therefore require less maintenance and caution than a ring; similarly, an all-metal ring will be less sensitive to any risks attached to its immediate environment.

A more complex piece of jewelry, such as a ring setting out a central stone and/or a paving of gems, will require more vigilance as the risk of accidentally snagging or hitting it will be higher, and the consequences of a shock potentially greater.

Finally, some gems, especially those with vivid colors, have a natural fragility that will require special attention. For example, the emerald, despite its captivating beauty, is particularly fragile and sensitive to shocks and scratches, and should be reserved for the most careful wearers.

Although the quality of a piece of jewelry and its components ensures durability, it does not eliminate the need for careful maintenance. Each piece, even crafted from the finest and most robust materials, requires delicate attention to preserve its brilliance and beauty. By treating your jewelry with caution, you ensure its longevity.

With daily wear, jewelry may tarnish. To restore its shine, we recommend, once a month or as needed:

Polishing gold (or other precious metals) with a dry, clean cloth;

Cleaning stones with a soft-bristled toothbrush and soapy water, followed by rinsing with lukewarm water and drying with a soft cloth;

Cleaning pearls with a soft cloth, avoiding any contact with chemicals in soaps and other beauty products that could alter their organic nature.

In general, we recommend the following routine:

Handle your jewelry with care and avoid wearing it during intense activities that could expose it to shocks, scratches, and chemicals;

Remove your jewelry before sleeping, showering, and washing your hands;

Avoid exposing your jewelry to perfumes, hair products, and cosmetics;

Store your jewelry separately in its own case, a suede pouch, or a jewelry box to prevent scratches.

Lastly, we highly recommend having the setting of your stones checked regularly by a professional.

Please note that we offer professional cleaning, maintenance, and restoration services for all Semper Astra jewelry.

For more information, please contact us at hello@semper-astra.com.