Jewelry Care

Yu-Yulino jewelry is made from sterling silver, sometimes with natural stones or pearls. It is made to be worn. Water is fine; what silver reacts to more noticeably is its surroundings — air, skin, creams, perfume and time. Most changes you see are on the surface and can be cleaned at home.

Everyday wear

Our sterling silver jewelry can be worn in water — in the shower, sea or rain. You do not need to treat silver as something that must stay untouched.

Cosmetics, creams and perfume can leave a film on the surface or make silver darken faster. This is usually not damage. It simply means the piece may need cleaning a little sooner.

Silver naturally reacts with air, skin and its surroundings. It can darken or lose some shine over time. This is normal, and it is reversible. In fact, polished silver often looks brighter the more regularly it is worn because everyday contact gently polishes the surface.

How to clean sterling silver at home

1. Use the polishing cloth

The silver polishing cloth we send with your order is reusable. Rub the silver gently until the shine returns. Keep the cloth for future cleaning rather than washing it after use.

2. Warm water and mild soap

For everyday cleaning, use lukewarm water, a little mild soap and a soft cloth or soft toothbrush. Rinse the piece and dry it well with a clean soft cloth.

3. Toothpaste for stronger tarnish

If plain silver has darkened more noticeably, a small amount of toothpaste and a soft toothbrush can help. Brush gently, rinse thoroughly and dry the piece.

For jewelry with pearls or natural stones, use toothpaste only on the silver areas and do not scrub the pearl or stone itself.

Pearls and natural stones

Pieces with pearls or natural stones need the gentler version of the same routine. Use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth, and clean the silver around the stone or pearl carefully. Avoid toothpaste and hard brushing directly on pearls or stones.

Storage

When you are not wearing your jewelry, keep it in a box or pouch rather than leaving it exposed to open air for long periods. This slows down surface tarnishing. Keeping pieces separately also helps prevent scratches from contact with other jewelry.

Tarnish is not damage

A dark layer, patina or cosmetic residue is a surface change and can be cleaned. Mechanical damage is different: dents, deformation or deep scratches usually need professional work.

If a piece needs professional care

If you are in Tbilisi, contact us — we can take care of the full repair and restoration process here.

If you are elsewhere, a local jeweler is usually the faster and less expensive option. Basic polishing or refreshing the surface of a silver piece can often take around 15–20 minutes, depending on the piece and the damage.

Common questions about silver jewelry care