So you can trust your jewelry is supporting a great cause while also making you look great.
JEWELRY THAT GIVES BACK
Your guide to gemstone, beaded, gold plated, and gold-filled jewelry care.
Because your Altru pieces were made to last a long time, but might need a little help to get there.
handmade with quality materials
each purchase is giving back to ALS research
well-sourced materials + small-batch designs
handmade with quality materials
each purchase is giving back to ALS research
well-sourced materials + small-batch designs
You’ve found a jewelry piece you absolutely love, so how can you make sure it lasts as long as possible?
Though these pieces are made well, no jewelry piece is indestructible.
This is your quick and straightforward guide to caring for your jewelry, so it can bring you joy for years to come.
First, here are the main ideas of jewelry care:
These are the DON’Ts of caring for your gemstone or gold-filled jewelry:
✕ No jewelry is truly “waterproof,” so no swimming, showering, or excessive sweating in your jewelry.
✕ No applying lotions, oil, or perfumes when your jewelry is on. If you want to wear them, put them on before you put on your jewelry.
✕ Don’t leave your pieces in the bathroom while showering (steam and humidity isn’t good for our jewelry!)
And these are things you should DO to care for your jewelry:
✓ Store in a dry place, preferably in a cloth bag or jewelry box.
✓ Make sure they’re stored in a way they won’t tangle with your other pieces or jewelry.
✓ Keep a polishing cloth on hand to remove sweat and oil from your pieces when needed.
More questions? I got you, babe.
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Nope! Make sure you’re not showering with any of your Altru Jewelry. No jewelry is waterproof, and removing it before you shower will help make sure it lasts a long time.
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Use a microfiber cloth and a polishing paste. You can either purchase specific jewelry cleaning products, or use a combination of baking powder and water, or simple dishsoap for routine polishing.
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Yes, definitely! Read this blog post here about preventing tarnishing.
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Yes, definitely! Gold filled jewelry is a great option for everyday pieces because it’s layer of gold is thicker than gold-plated or gold vermeil jewelry, making it less likely to tarnish over time. Just make sure you follow the jewelry care best practices with your
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Yep! You can get an extension chain here that will extend the length of your necklace.
