Jewellery Care

Caring for Your Orlaya Jewellery

At Orlaya, we create beautiful sterling silver baby bangles, personalised baby jewellery, and timeless keepsakes designed to be treasured for years to come. To help preserve the beauty and quality of your jewellery, we recommend following the care guidelines below.

Wearing Your Jewellery

Sterling silver jewellery naturally tarnishes over time when exposed to air and moisture. This is a normal characteristic of silver and can easily be removed with proper cleaning.

To keep your jewellery looking its best:

  • Remove jewellery before bathing, showering, or swimming.
  • Avoid wearing jewellery in chlorinated pools, hot tubs, or the sea.
  • Avoid direct contact with perfumes, lotions, creams, hairsprays, and other cosmetics.
  • Remove jewellery before sports, exercise, sleeping, or strenuous activities.
  • Avoid exposing jewellery to harsh chemicals, cleaning products, and excessive heat or sunlight.
  • Handle personalised and engraved jewellery with care to preserve the finish and engraving details.

While everyday wear may result in minor scratches over time, proper care will help maintain your jewellery's shine and appearance.

Cleaning Your Jewellery

Regular cleaning helps keep sterling silver jewellery bright and beautiful.

Sterling Silver Jewellery

  • Gently polish with a soft jewellery polishing cloth.
  • Use a silver cleaning cloth to remove tarnishing when necessary.
  • For deeper cleaning, use warm water with a small amount of mild soap and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
  • Never use abrasive materials, paper towels, or harsh chemical cleaners as these may scratch the surface.

Personalised & Engraved Jewellery

  • Clean carefully using a soft cloth.
  • Avoid excessive rubbing over engraved areas.
  • Ensure jewellery is completely dry before storing.

Storing Your Jewellery

Proper storage is one of the best ways to protect your jewellery.

We recommend:

  • Storing each piece separately in its Orlaya gift pouch.
  • Keeping jewellery in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Avoiding contact between jewellery pieces to prevent scratches and tangling.
  • Removing jewellery from gift boxes for long-term storage to allow airflow.

Sterling silver can naturally tarnish when stored for extended periods, so we recommend occasionally removing your jewellery and polishing it with a silver cloth.

Sterling Silver Care

Our baby bangles, baby bracelets, and children's jewellery are crafted from high-quality sterling silver.

Sterling silver is durable and designed for everyday wear; however:

  • Exposure to moisture, chemicals, and air may cause tarnishing.
  • Tarnishing does not indicate a fault and can be removed with proper cleaning.
  • Silver jewellery should be handled carefully to avoid dents, scratches, and wear.

With proper care, sterling silver jewellery can be enjoyed and treasured for generations.

Cubic Zirconia & Gemstone Jewellery

Many Orlaya designs feature Cubic Zirconia (CZ) stones and decorative gemstones.

To maintain their sparkle:

  • Clean gently using a soft, damp cloth.
  • Avoid impact or dropping jewellery onto hard surfaces.
  • Do not use ultrasonic cleaners unless specifically recommended.
  • Keep stones away from harsh chemicals and cleaning products.

Although durable, gemstones and Cubic Zirconia can chip or loosen if subjected to excessive force.

Enamel Jewellery

Some Orlaya baby bangles feature coloured enamel detailing.

To protect enamel finishes:

  • Avoid contact with chemicals and perfumes.
  • Do not use abrasive polishing products.
  • Clean gently using a soft damp cloth only.
  • Store separately to avoid scratching.

Enamel is delicate and should be treated with care to maintain its colour and shine.

Jewellery for Babies & Children

Our baby jewellery is designed as a keepsake and should always be worn under adult supervision.

For safety:

  • Regularly inspect jewellery for signs of wear or damage.
  • Remove jewellery during sleep and active play.
  • Ensure jewellery fits comfortably and is not too tight.

Children should never be left unattended while wearing jewellery.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about caring for your Orlaya jewellery, please contact us:

Email: info@orlayagem.com

Our team will be happy to help you keep your treasured jewellery looking beautiful for years to come.