We hope that you will be very pleased with your purchase from Golden Garnet.
Every item we sell on this site, has been meticulously hand crafted to provide you with an excellent quality product that we hope will last you for many years to come.
The care instructions will vary from product to product, so please read the below information carefully to see what information relates to your purchase.
As mentioned above, all products have been hand crafted, meaning they are fragile and should be handled with the utmost care.
Bracelets and Stretch Bracelets
With proper care, your stretch bracelet can last you a good couple of years.
To put the bracelet on, simply roll the bracelet gently onto the wrist and to remove it gently roll the bracelet off.
Never stretch or pull the bracelet open to put it on, as this can cause the bracelet to snap and break.
Depending on the design of your bracelet, certain beads or charms, especially anything that's sterling silver and silver or gold plated, are prone to tarnish. This is just a natural chemical reaction. It's caused by the metals reacting with natural moisture, oxygen and sulphur which causes it to oxidise and tarnish.
The speed at which it will become tarnished varies depending on a number of factors. However, following the below instructions can help slow the process down.
*When not in use, remove and store away the bracelet, ideally in an air tight bag or box out of natural daylight.
*Try not get the bracelet wet or submerge in any water.
*Avoid and keep away from any liquids or chemicals.
*Keep away from perfumes, aerosols such as hairspray, body creams, lotions (including sun lotion) and oils or ensure that they have completely dried on your skin before putting the bracelet on.
*Always remove the bracelet before doing any household cleaning, cooking, exercise and before you go bed, this will prevent any accidental damage.
* Keep out of direct sunlight for long periods of time, as this can cause some beads to fade.
If the bracelet you purchase features any metal beads or charms, you will receive a free jewellery polishing cloth/pad with your order.
Using A Jewellery Polishing Cloth/Pad:
Very gently buff the tarnished piece until the tarnish has been removed.
Do not over use the cloth or pad, it should be used very lightly. If the item is plated, overuse can cause the full plating to come off.
Do not use the cloth or pad with any water or chemicals, it should be used dry.
A set of instructions will also be sent together with your order.
Rosaries
Our handcrafted Rosaries are delicate devotional items and should always be handled with care. Please avoid pulling, tugging or wrapping the Rosary tightly around your hand, as this may cause strain on the chain or wire and could lead to breakage.
Because the Rosary is made up of multiple linked sections, depending on its length, a small kink may occasionally form between the links. If this happens, do not pull on it. Instead, very gently shake the Rosary and allow it to hang freely, this will naturally release the kink.
To Help Prevent Tarnishing
Your Rosary contains silver or gold-plated components, which may naturally tarnish over time. To help slow this process, please follow the care guidelines below:
*When not in use, store your Rosary in an airtight bag or box, away from direct sunlight and heat.
*Keep it away from water, liquids, perfumes, chemicals, aerosols, lotions, and oils, as these can cause tarnishing and may dull or damage the beads.
*Store each Rosary separately to prevent tangling or entanglement.
All of our Rosaries come with a complimentary cleaning pad. Please refer to the instructions included with the cleaning pad to safely remove any tarnish from the metal components.
With proper care, your Rosary will remain a beautiful and meaningful devotional piece for years to come.
Earrings
All our handmade earrings are fragile and should be looked after with great care.
The ear wires we use are made from either from surgical stainless steel (which is hypoallergenic), stainless steel or gold plated stainless steel.
*Avoid unnecessarily pulling the on beads or wire as this can cause it to become misshapen.
*Please store away in an airtight box/bag when not in use.
*Keep away from water, liquids, perfume, chemicals, aerosols, lotions and oils, as this can cause the metal to tarnish and damage/dullen the beads.
Necklaces
*Please store away in an airtight box/bag when not in use.
*When storing away, please ensure that it is kept flat, so that the necklace doesn't lose it's shape.
*Avoid keeping together with other pieces of jewellery.
*Keep away from water, liquids, perfume, chemicals, aerosols, lotions and oils, as this can cause the metal to tarnish and damage/dullen the beads.
