Information and Jewellery Care
All Jewellery needs to be cared for to give it the fullest life possible and Resin jewellery is no different!
No matter how high-end jewellery may be, sadly there are people who have a sensitivity to it. Jewellery of plated silver, sterling silver or even gold can produce discoloration for some people and preventing one’s skin from becoming green is not done simply by avoiding ‘cheaper’ jewellery. Allergic reactions to metal, on the other hand, include redness, swelling and itching and if you do not experience this but simply have a green area where the jewellery touches your skin, it is not an allergic reaction. Do note that ‘cheaper’ metals are more likely to create an allergic reaction (rather than discolouration) and if you do have sensitive skin, you may ultimately be better considering stainless steel jewellery, rhodium plated jewellery or in extreme cases even platinum jewellery.
Things to Avoid:
Storage:
When not wearing your jewellery, prevent tarnish by keeping your jewellery in a closed container like a small bag or a jewellery box (or both!). Air tight is preferable. Store this container in a dark, cool, dry area. This helps to preserve the longevity of any flora embedded in the resin and the resin itself, since in darkness it is not unnecessarily exposed to UV rays.
Other Information:
Some people are allergic to resin, this is common - please see information if you may think you have an allergy to epoxy resin.
https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/allergy-to-epoxy-resin/?mobify=0
*Not my image used - Copyright: Piman Khrutmuang | Dreamstime.com
No matter how high-end jewellery may be, sadly there are people who have a sensitivity to it. Jewellery of plated silver, sterling silver or even gold can produce discoloration for some people and preventing one’s skin from becoming green is not done simply by avoiding ‘cheaper’ jewellery. Allergic reactions to metal, on the other hand, include redness, swelling and itching and if you do not experience this but simply have a green area where the jewellery touches your skin, it is not an allergic reaction. Do note that ‘cheaper’ metals are more likely to create an allergic reaction (rather than discolouration) and if you do have sensitive skin, you may ultimately be better considering stainless steel jewellery, rhodium plated jewellery or in extreme cases even platinum jewellery.
Things to Avoid:
- Extreme Heat
- Harsh Chemicals
- Submerging in Liquids
- Oils
- Mild dish soap
- Warm water
- A soft abrasive cloth can be used to remove some tarnish from (only) the metal (because, remember, something abrasive could scratch the surface of the resin)
- Also, if you're removing tarnish from chain, a jewellery-dedicate toothbrush can be handy.
Storage:
When not wearing your jewellery, prevent tarnish by keeping your jewellery in a closed container like a small bag or a jewellery box (or both!). Air tight is preferable. Store this container in a dark, cool, dry area. This helps to preserve the longevity of any flora embedded in the resin and the resin itself, since in darkness it is not unnecessarily exposed to UV rays.
Other Information:
Some people are allergic to resin, this is common - please see information if you may think you have an allergy to epoxy resin.
https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/allergy-to-epoxy-resin/?mobify=0
*Not my image used - Copyright: Piman Khrutmuang | Dreamstime.com