How to care for your jewelry.
Most Svea pieces are built for daily wear. A few simple habits keep them looking their best.
Everyday wear
- Put jewelry on last — after perfume, sunscreen, and hairspray
- Remove before heavy exercise with weights or rough surfaces
- A quick wipe with a soft cloth after wearing removes oils and residue
Water
Stainless steel (including PVD-plated): Safe for daily showers and hand washing. Avoid hot tubs, pools, and saltwater for prolonged periods. PVD-plated pieces have the highest water resistance.
Titanium steel: Naturally corrosion-resistant, but remove before prolonged water exposure to preserve the plated finish.
Copper, alloy, zinc alloy: Remove before any water contact. These metals are more sensitive to moisture.
Textile (woven cord): Keep dry. Spot clean with a damp cloth if necessary.
Perfume, lotion & cosmetics
Apply all products before putting on jewelry. Chemical contact — even from hand sanitizer — accelerates wear on plated surfaces.
How to store your pieces
- Store pieces individually — a soft pouch, a lined box, or a compartmentalized tray
- Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity
- Avoid piling pieces together — metal-on-metal contact causes surface scratches
How to clean each material
Stainless steel: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For deeper cleaning, use warm water with a drop of mild soap, rinse, and dry immediately.
Titanium steel: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. A slightly damp cloth is fine for stubborn residue — dry immediately after.
Copper & alloy: Dry cloth only. Avoid water-based cleaning.
Textile (woven cord): Wipe gently with a dry cloth. Avoid pulling on metal studs.
What to avoid
- Bleach, acetone, and harsh chemical cleaners
- Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners (they can damage plating)
- Sleeping in necklaces that could catch or pull
- Storing jewelry in bathrooms (humidity accelerates tarnishing on non-steel pieces)
If something happens
Plating showing wear
This is normal over time with daily use, especially on non-steel bases. It does not indicate a defect.
Stone loosening
Stop wearing the piece and contact us. If it's within 30 days, we'll assess a replacement.
Clasp or link breaking
Email us at contact@maisonsvea.com with a photo. Within 30 days, we replace it.
