Care

Living with your pieces.

Practical, unhurried guidance from the atelier — for the years ahead.

01 — Daily wear

Wear them often, gently

Our pieces are made to be lived in. Solid 14k and 18k gold is sturdier than its reputation suggests — but a few small habits will keep a piece looking new for years.

Apply perfume, hairspray and lotion before putting jewellery on.
Take pieces off before swimming in chlorine or salt water for long stretches.
Sleep in fine chains only if they sit close to the skin — looped pieces can catch on bedding.
Remove rings before lifting weights or gardening.

02 — Cleaning at home

Warm water, soft cloth

Most pieces only need a gentle clean to return to their original shine. Avoid silver dips and ultrasonic cleaners — they can lift settings and dull set stones.

Soak in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap for a few minutes.
Brush gently with a soft toothbrush around settings and links.
Rinse in clean water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
Polish very lightly with a jeweller's cloth — never on set pearls or porous stones.

03 — Storing your pieces

Dry, dark, and apart

Jewellery dulls fastest when stored together in damp air. Each piece is sent in a small pouch — we suggest keeping it there between wears.

Store chains laid flat to prevent kinks.
Keep pieces separate so harder stones do not scratch softer ones.
Avoid bathrooms — steam and humidity are the most common cause of tarnish.
Travel with the original pouch, or a soft cloth folded around each piece.

04 — Stones & pearls

The softer materials

Pearls, turquoise, opals and emeralds are softer and more porous than diamond or sapphire. They reward a little extra care.

Wipe pearls with a damp cloth after wear and let them air-dry fully.
Keep turquoise and opals away from solvents, alcohol and prolonged sun.
Have set stones inspected every couple of years — settings loosen quietly.
When in doubt, send it to us. We are always happy to look.

05 — Repairs & resizing

A piece, for as long as you wear it

Resizing, polishing and most repairs are complimentary on ANREENA pieces, for life. We only ask that you cover shipping.

Email hello@anreena.com with a photo and short description.
We'll send a prepaid label or instructions, depending on your region.
Most repairs are completed within two to three weeks at the bench.
Bespoke or heavily-modified pieces are quoted individually.