ORABISS GUIDES

A few small habits keep your sterling silver and 18k gold vermeil pieces shining for years.

✓Do

  • Put your jewellery on last, after perfume, lotion and makeup have dried.
  • Wipe each piece gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing.
  • Store pieces separately in the Orabiss pouch or box so they don't scratch each other.
  • Keep them in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and humidity.
  • Wear your silver often. Regular wear actually slows tarnish.

✕Avoid

  • Showering, swimming or bathing while wearing your jewellery. Chlorine and salt water are especially harsh.
  • Spraying perfume or hairspray directly onto your pieces.
  • Wearing them to the gym, while cleaning, or while cooking.
  • Silver dips, polishing pastes or abrasive cloths on vermeil. They can wear away the gold.
  • Sleeping in your jewellery, which can bend settings and loosen stones.

Gentle cleaning at home

1

Mix

A few drops of mild soap in a bowl of lukewarm water.

2

Dip briefly

Dip for a few seconds. Don't leave it soaking.

3

Brush the stones

Use a very soft brush behind the diamonds, where dust and lotion collect.

4

Rinse and dry

Rinse in clean water and pat completely dry with a soft cloth before storing.

Sterling silver

925 silver naturally darkens over time when it meets air and moisture. This is normal, not a defect. A soft silver polishing cloth brings back the shine on plain silver pieces.

18k gold vermeil

Treat vermeil gently: no polishing cloths or chemical cleaners, which can rub away the gold layer. A soft dry cloth is all it needs day to day.

Lifetime plating guarantee

If the plating on your Orabiss piece wears with time, we'll re-plate it. See the policy for how to claim.

Read the policy