Jewellery Care

 

MATERIALS

ESQUIVEL. jewellery is thoughtfully crafted, one piece at a time, using precious metals chosen for their quality, longevity and ability to be worn and lived with over time.

We use recycled 925 sterling silver and premium gold vermeil, sourced through responsible and regulated supply chains. Our materials are selected with consideration for their origin, the people behind them and the processes involved in bringing each piece to life.

With proper care, precious metals can last a lifetime — becoming pieces to keep, wear and live with over time.

RECYCLED 925 STERLING SILVER

RJC CERTIFIED

Our 925 sterling silver is sourced through responsible and regulated supply chains.

Our silver is sourced from RJC-certified supplier, following internationally recognised standards for responsible mining and recycling, human rights, environmental practices and fair working conditions across the jewellery industry.

For us, responsible jewellery means considering the entire journey of a piece — from the origin of its materials to the people and processes behind its making.

 

GOLD VERMEIL

Our gold vermeil is made with a generous 3 to 5 micron layer of 18K gold over 925 recycled sterling silver, finished with a 24K gold flash.

The substantial gold layer gives each piece a richer, deeper finish than standard gold plating — made for longevity, and designed to be worn often.

Certified Recycled 925 Sterling Silver · 3 Micron 18K Gold · 24K Gold Flash

Here are some tips to keep your jewellery to its original condition over time:

AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER AND CHEMICALS:

Silver tends to naturally oxidise with time and use, creating a grey/yellow hue on the surface, so proper care and cleaning of your jewellery will help to maintain its original condition. Continuous exposure to water, moisture, lotion, cleaning products, perfume and perspiration can also lead to tarnishing of your jewellery. To delay tarnishing, we recommend taking it off before going to bed, showering, swimming and doing physical activity or when you are in contact with chemicals.

EXTRA CARE - Gold plating will also eventually tarnish over time and wear so it needs extra care. Make sure you follow the above recommendations for silver and also avoid wearing gold plated jewellery with other pieces as scratches will cause the gold plating layer to fade away faster.

CLEAN YOUR JEWELLERY REGULARLY:

It is important to regularly clean your jewellery to keep its shine and original characteristics. We recommend you to do it every other 3 months. 
Cleaning products for silver can be easily purchased in most DIY shops. We recommend you to use Hagerty Silver Clean or Hagerty Gold Clean. Please dip it in and follow its instructions. For most difficult parts, you can use a soft brush to rub it gently with the cleaning product on the non-polished parts, make sure you do it carefully to avoid damaging the finishing. Alternatively, you can use a specific jewellery cleaning cloth to gently polish the pieces and remove dirt, dust and tarnish.
Make sure you dry it completely using a soft cloth.

 

HOW TO STORE YOUR JEWELLERY:

To delay tarnishing, store your jewellery in a dry, moisture-free place, away from direct sunlight, ideally inside the jewellery case or a jewellery box with smooth interior. Make sure you keep the pieces separate from each other to avoid scratches and knots in wires and chains.

PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE

We recommend that you carry out professional maintenance of your jewellery, for detailed cleaning and new gold platings. We have a restoration service available, you just have to send your jewellery directly to us and we will take care of it for you! As we are an independent brand, please be aware that we are not able to accommodate the shipping costs.

 

Jewellery - 1 year cleaning and maintenance for free

 

We want to make sure your jewellery is always looking great! Therefore, make sure you keep the purchasing receipt with you, it gives you 1 year on your jewellery for maintenance and cleaning for free. As we are an independent brand, please be aware that we are not able to accommodate the shipping costs.

For any further advice or maintenance, please contact us info@esquiveljewellery.com