18K Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
Some AMORA pieces are crafted from durable stainless steel and finished with a layer of 18K gold plating, giving them their warm, polished gold appearance.
Stainless steel itself is highly durable and resistant to corrosion, but the gold plating is a surface finish that can gradually change with wear.
To help preserve your piece:
- Avoid prolonged exposure to water.
- Remove before swimming, showering, exercising, or entering a hot tub.
- Keep away from perfumes, lotions, sunscreen, hairspray, and cleaning products.
- Gently wipe after wearing with a soft, dry cloth.
- Store separately to minimize scratching and friction.
An occasional splash isn't necessarily a problem, but treating plated jewelry as water-resistant rather than waterproof will help the finish last longer.
Gold-Plated Copper
Gold-plated copper creates a beautiful rich gold finish while allowing for sculptural and detailed jewelry designs.
Because copper naturally reacts to moisture, air, skin chemistry, and certain chemicals, these pieces benefit from a little extra care. The gold plating also needs to be protected from unnecessary friction.
For best results:
- Keep the piece as dry as possible.
- Avoid showering, swimming, exercising, or sleeping in it.
- Avoid direct contact with perfume, creams, oils, and cosmetics.
- Do not use abrasive polishing cloths or jewelry cleaners on the gold finish.
- Wipe gently after each wear.
- Store in a dry pouch or jewelry box when not being worn.
With frequent wear, gold plating may naturally soften or fade over time. This is part of the normal life of plated jewelry.
Gold-Plated Brass
Brass is commonly used for statement jewelry because of its strength and ability to hold beautiful shapes and details.
When finished with gold plating, the outer gold layer should be treated gently.
Avoid excess moisture, sweat, perfumes, lotions, and chemicals. After wearing, gently wipe the jewelry with a dry, soft cloth and store it separately.
Because brass can naturally oxidize over time, keeping your jewelry clean, dry, and properly stored is especially important.
Titanium Steel
Titanium steel jewelry is selected for its durability, strength, and resistance to everyday wear.
It generally requires less maintenance than softer or plated materials, but gentle care will still keep your jewelry looking its best.
Clean with a soft cloth after wearing and avoid unnecessary exposure to harsh chemicals.
If your titanium steel piece also has a gold-plated finish or stone detailing, follow the care instructions for the plating and stones as well.
925 Sterling Silver
925 sterling silver consists primarily of pure silver combined with a small amount of another metal to give the jewelry additional strength.
Sterling silver can naturally oxidize and develop tarnish over time. This is completely normal and can usually be gently polished away.
To care for sterling silver:
- Store in a cool, dry location.
- Minimize exposure to humidity, perfumes, lotions, and chemicals.
- Wipe gently after wearing.
- Use a polishing cloth specifically designed for sterling silver when needed.
If the piece also contains plated elements or stones, avoid polishing those areas aggressively.
Zircon Details
Pieces containing zircon or zircon-style stone detailing should be treated delicately.
Avoid impacts, excessive pressure, and abrasive surfaces. Keep the stones away from lotions, perfumes, cleaning products, and prolonged water exposure.
Never aggressively scrub around the stone settings, as this can potentially loosen delicate settings over time.
How to Store Your AMORA
How you store your jewelry matters just as much as how you wear it.
When you're done styling your pieces:
- Give them a gentle wipe.
- Make sure they are completely dry.
- Store pieces individually whenever possible.
- Keep jewelry away from humid environments such as bathrooms.
- Avoid piling pieces together, which can cause scratches and friction.
- Close necklaces and chains before storing them to help prevent tangling.
Your AMORA pouch or jewelry box is the perfect place to keep your pieces protected between wears.
Made to Be Worn
Jewelry naturally evolves with you.
The longevity of any finish can vary depending on your skin chemistry, lifestyle, climate, frequency of wear, and how your jewelry is cared for. Slight changes in color or finish over time are a natural characteristic of many jewelry materials—especially plated metals.
Care for your pieces, style them often, and make them yours.