 This area will teach you how to care for each individual material that you have purchased. It is important to know this information due to the fact that organic material is delicate in nature and will have much longer life if handled properly.
First of all it is important to note that organic jewelry should not be worn in new or any unhealed piercings.
Buffalo Horn and Bone: The horn is naturally grainy and has the ability to swell if exposed to too much moisture. This can be especially problematic in pieces that have inlays as the swelling will cause them to come out. The bone is more resilient and durable than the horn, but should be treated in a similar manner. It is wise keep them in an environment that is dry and will not have an extreme of temperature changes. They can be washed with soapy water if need be. It should be treated with an essential oil such as tea tree oil or jojoba oil.
Semiprecious Stones: Stones are stone, and this means that they will behave as such. There is much less fuss in caring for these pieces, but it is still wise to remember that the stone can become weakened if exposed to too much extreme temperature changes. The stones are also porous so they should not be soaked in any liquids. They can be washed with soapy water and then wiped off.
Wood jewelry: Wood is by far the softest of the body jewelry pieces. It can be cared for in same manner as the horn and bone jewelry. It should be kept away from moisture as much as possible as this will create swelling. It should not be kept in an area where it is not allowed to breath, such as a sealed plastic bag, which could cause the product to begin mildewing.
Silver jewelry: With silver oxidation will eventually occur. They should not be exposed to water or worn constantly. For cleaning, avoid water unless absolutely necessary. Try a felt cloth with silver polish for regular buffing that enhances the silver's shine. For storage, carefully wrap silver jewelry pieces in an anti-tarnish paper and place it in a plastic bag. Surgical Steel: Surgical steel is a stainless steel. Some people may be allergic to this product as it contains small percentages of different metals. Caring for steel is easy and the products are great for everyday wear. Stainless steel has a high resistance to rust and corrosion. In caring for the products it is simply enough to wasth them with warm soapy water and dry them off.
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