Caring for Your Handcrafted Jewelry

Your handcrafted jewelry is designed to be worn, enjoyed, and treasured for years to come. With proper care, you can help preserve its beauty, finish, and craftsmanship so every piece continues to tell your story.

Whether it's a D20 necklace, a gemstone bracelet, a pair of artisan earrings, or a statement choker, every piece is a reflection of your story—a celebration of the unique you. Give your jewelry the care it deserves, and it will continue to accompany you through life's adventures for years to come.

Follow these simple care tips to keep your Athena's Rose jewelry looking its best.

Regular cleaning helps maintain your jewelry's natural beauty and shine.

• Clean your jewelry with a soft, lint-free cloth after wearing it to remove oils and residue.
• For most pieces, use warm water with a small amount of mild soap. Rinse gently and pat dry with a soft cloth.
• Always use a cleaner that is appropriate for the primary metal. Cleaners made for gold should not be used on silver, and vice versa.
• Beaded and gemstone jewelry requires extra care. Avoid allowing commercial jewelry cleaners to come into contact with gemstones, as some stones are porous or have delicate finishes that may become damaged or lose their polish.
• If you're unsure which cleaner is appropriate, your local jewelry store can recommend a product suitable for your jewelry.

A little prevention goes a long way in keeping your jewelry looking its best.

To help prevent unnecessary wear or damage:

• Remove jewelry before swimming in pools, oceans, or hot tubs.
• Remove jewelry before showering, applying lotions, perfumes, or hairspray.
• Avoid wearing jewelry while cleaning, gardening, exercising, or performing heavy lifting.
• Keep jewelry away from harsh chemicals, bleach, household cleaners, and excessive sunlight.
• Silver is a naturally softer metal and can scratch or bend more easily than other metals. Remove silver jewelry before strenuous activities.
• Beaded jewelry and gemstone jewelry should also be removed during physical activities to help protect delicate beads, stones, and wirework.

Proper storage helps prevent tarnishing, scratches, and tangling.

For best results:

• Store jewelry in a clean, dry jewelry box or soft pouch.
• Keep individual pieces separated whenever possible to prevent scratching.
• Silver jewelry should be stored in an airtight bag or anti-tarnish pouch to slow oxidation.
• Hang necklaces when possible to prevent chains from tangling.
• Store earrings on an earring holder or in individual compartments.
• Keep ornate or heavily embellished pieces separate from simpler jewelry to reduce abrasion.

Wood jewelry requires only minimal maintenance but should be handled with care.

• Store wood earrings by hanging them on an earring stand or wrap each piece individually in a soft cloth.
• Dust gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth whenever needed.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to water, excessive humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Because many wood jewelry designs include metal findings, crystals, glass beads, or natural gemstones, please also follow the care recommendations above for mixed-material jewelry.

Handcrafted jewelry is wearable art. Every material—from natural gemstones and wood to metals and specialty finishes—has its own unique characteristics. 

Treat each piece with care, and it will continue to be a beautiful part of your collection for years to come.

Thank you for choosing Athena's Rose LLC. We hope your jewelry brings you beauty, confidence, and joy every time you wear it.