CARING FOR YOUR MEMORIAL JEWELLERY

Preserving beauty, meaning, and memory with care and respect.

INTRODUCTION.

Memorial jewellery hold more than beauty- it carries memory, meaning and emotional connection. 

Caring for your piece is not only about maintaining its appearance, but about preserving what it represents. 

With thoughtful handling and gentle care, your memorial jewellery can remain a lasting tribute for generations. 

This guidance has been created to help you protect your piece, maintain its condition, and honour the memory it holds. 

EVERY DAY WEAR & HANDLING.

Memorial jewellery is created to be worn and cherished, but gentle handling will help preserve its beauty and integrity.

We recommend: 

  • Removing jewellery during physical activity
  • Avoiding impact, pressure and knocks
  • Removing before sleep
  • Removing before bathing or swimming
  • Avoiding contact with harsh services

 

Treat your piece as both a keepsake and a fine jewellery item- with care, awareness and respect. 

CONTACT WITH PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS.

To protect your memorial jewellery and any inclusions, avoid contact with: 

  • Perfume and aftershave
  • Lotions and creams
  • Cleaning products
  • Chlorine
  • Household chemicals
  • Hair products
  • Alcohol-based products

 

Always apply cosmetics and fragrances before wearing your jewellery, allowing time for products to absorb before contact.

CLEANING YOUR MEMORIAL JEWELLERY.

Gentle cleaning is key to preserving your piece.

We recommend:

  • Using a soft, lint-free cloth
  • Lightly wiping after wear
  • Avoiding ultrasonic cleaners
  • Avoiding steam cleaners
  • Avoiding abrasive materials
  • Avoiding chemical cleaners

If professional cleaning is required, always consult a specialist and inform them that the piece contains memorial inclusions.

STORAGE & PROTECTION.

When not being worn, memorial jewellery should be stored with care.

Best practice:  

  • Store in a soft-lined jewellery box
  • Keep separate from other jewellery
  • Avoid friction and contact
  • Protect from moisture
  • Avoid direct sunlight
  • Store in a stable environment 

Proper storage helps preserve both the structure and surface of your jewellery.

CARING FOR CULTURED OPAL & MEMORIAL INCLUSIONS.

Cultured opal and memorial inclusions require gentle, mindful care.

To protect your piece:

  • Avoid exposure to heat
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes
  • Avoid prolonged sunlight
  • Avoid impact or pressure
  • Avoid water immersion
  • Avoid chemical exposure

These materials are beautiful, personal, and delicate — care ensures their longevity and stability.

LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE.

Memorial jewellery is designed to last, but regular care helps preserve its condition.

We recommend:

  • Periodic professional checks
  • Setting inspections
  • Structural checks
  • Clasp and fitting checks
  • Surface inspection
  • Integrity assessments

This ensures your piece remains secure, safe, and well-preserved over time.

EMOTIONAL CARE & MEANING.

Memorial jewellery carries emotional weight as well as physical form. There may be times when wearing your piece feels comforting, and times when it feels overwhelming — both are natural and valid.

There is no right or wrong way to carry memory. Your jewellery exists to honour connection, not obligation. Wear it in the way that feels right for you.

OUR COMMITMENT-

Every memorial piece is created with the intention that it will become part of your life, your story, and your legacy.

Our commitment is to craftsmanship, care, respect, and responsibility — so your jewellery remains a lasting tribute, not only in form, but in meaning.

If you have any questions about caring for your memorial jewellery, or would like guidance on maintenance or protection, we are always here to help.

Your piece is not just jewellery — it is memory, connection, and remembrance.

 

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MEMORIAL CARE & RESTORATION

Every memorial piece entrusted to us is treated with care, dignity, and responsibility. Our memorial restoration service exists to preserve not only the beauty of your jewellery, but the memory and meaning it carries.

This service includes specialist cleaning, structural assessment, setting integrity checks, surface restoration, and careful finishing — ensuring each piece is handled with professional craftsmanship and respect.

To provide consistent care and responsible handling for every memorial item, we apply a fixed restoration service fee OF £60.00. This allows us to maintain the highest standards of workmanship, protection, and integrity across all memorial commissions and refurbishments.

Your jewellery is not treated as a repair — it is treated as a legacy piece.
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