Made to be lived in
A little care at home keeps every piece bright. For everything else, the Ever After Warranty means you're never on your own.
What actually dulls a diamond
Hand cream, soap and the natural oils from skin build up where you can't see them.
That film blocks light from reaching the stone, which is why a clean ring sparkles again.
They're the same material, so they ask for exactly the same care.
Five quiet minutes
Once a month is plenty.
A warm bath
Warm water and a drop of mild washing-up liquid. Soak for ten to fifteen minutes.
A soft brush
A soft toothbrush behind and around the stone, where grime collects. Nothing abrasive.
Rinse and dry
Rinse away from the plughole and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Skip the dip cleaners and home ultrasonic machines. They're harsher than they look and can loosen a setting. Warm soapy water does almost everything they promise.
Care by setting
Pick your setting to see how it holds the light, and the grime.
Solitaire
A single stone held by claws, with nothing around it. The most open setting, so the most light reaches the diamond.
Easy to clean, since the brush reaches all the way round. Everything rests on a few claws, so check them now and then and give it a gentle tap test.
Pavé
A band lined with small diamonds, each held by tiny beads of metal. A path paved with light.
The setting that holds the most grime. Brush a little more often and work softly so none of the fine beadwork catches.
Halo
A centre stone framed by a circle of smaller diamonds, which makes the whole head read larger.
Film gathers beneath the halo and dulls the centre stone first. Brush behind and around the ring of stones, not only across the top.
Bezel
A rim of metal wrapped fully around the stone, holding it from every side.
The most protected and lowest-maintenance setting. Grime collects where the rim meets the stone, so run the brush around that edge.
When to take it off
Weights press on claws and scratch metal.
Bleach and harsh sprays dull metal fast.
Chlorine and cold water loosen a ring.
Put the ring on after, not before.
Storing it well
- Keep each piece on its own, in a soft-lined box or pouch.
- Diamond scratches gold, and other diamonds, so never store pieces loose together.
- Lay necklaces flat or hang them so they don't knot.
- Keep everything dry and out of direct sun.
One note on metal
When a ring is telling you something
Catch these early and they stay small.
A faint click
Tap the ring gently near your ear. A tiny tick means the stone has moved.
Stop wearing it and bring it inA claw that catches
Snagging on clothes or hair means a claw has worn thin or lifted.
A quick re-tip at the benchA thinning band
A band that feels lighter or looks narrower than you remember.
Restored if caught in timeSome things are ours to do
A professional clean, a check that the claws are holding firm, a polish to lift the daily marks. Your Ever After Warranty looks after it. Bring your piece in once a year and we'll keep it as it was the day you collected it.