Earring Care

Flat Back Earrings

Flat back earrings are a modern twist on traditional designs, offering comfort and security, especially for cartilage and advanced piercings.

Care Tips:

  • Avoid Harsh Products: Keep face wash, lotion, sunscreen, and shampoo away from your earrings. The chemicals can dull the metals and affect the gemstones.
  • Rinse After Showers: After showering, rinse the piercing area with clean water to remove any residue.
  • Pat Dry: Gently pat the earrings and surrounding skin dry with a clean paper towel. Avoid fabric towels, which can harbor bacteria or snag the jewelry.
  • Choose the Right Length: If your earring won’t screw in all the way, it’s likely you have the incorrect post size. The right post length is crucial to avoid losing your jewelry or irritating your skin. For most healed piercings, a 6mm or 8mm post is comfortable. However, thicker ears may require a 10mm post, while thinner ears may need a shorter 5mm post.
  • Secure the Fit: Regularly check the screw of your flat back earrings, especially after swimming or wearing tight-fitting hats, to ensure they are still tightly secured.
  • Gentle Cleaning: Use a soft toothbrush and mild soap to clean your earrings once a month. Avoid ultrasonic or harsh chemical cleaners, which can damage stones or metals.
  • Be careful using ultrasonic cleaners, as only certain gemstones can handle the ultrasonic vibrations. Diamond cleaners usually contain ammonia and water. Using a soft brush, you can remove dust or dirt from under the setting. Silver jewelry can be cleaned with a silver polishing cloth, with or without special silver cleaning solution.

 

Traditional Earrings

Earrings can quickly collect oils, skin products, and even environmental dirt, dulling their shine.
Care Tips:

  • Avoid Hairspray and Perfume: Keep your earrings away from direct exposure to hairspray, perfume, and other cosmetics that can tarnish metals and cloud gemstones.
  • Rinse After Showers: Always rinse your ears and earrings after showering to remove shampoo and conditioner residue.
  • Clean Regularly: Wipe your earrings with a soft cloth after each wear, and deep clean them monthly by soaking them in a solution of warm water and mild soap, followed by a gentle scrub with a soft brush.
  • Secure Backings: Check your earring backings regularly to make sure they are securely fastened to prevent accidental loss.

 

General Jewelry Care Tips

  • Avoid Exposure to the 3 S's: Always take off your jewelry before swimming, sweating, or steaming to avoid tarnishing metals and damaging delicate stones.
  • Use a Jewelry Kit: Keep a soft cloth, a small brush, and mild soap on hand for regular at-home cleaning. For more complex pieces, a jeweler can provide professional cleaning and maintenance services.
  • Store with Care: When not wearing your jewelry, store each piece in a separate, lined box or pouch to avoid scratching and tangling.

Taking proper care of your Estella Collection jewelry ensures that each piece continues to sparkle, making it a cherished part of your collection for years to come.