This is your comprehensive care guide to yellow bronze jewelry, complete with cleaning and care instructions.
Have these items on hand to keep your yellow bronze EVerything & NOthing jewelry looking like new:
Cotton towel
Dishwashing soap
Water
CLEANING YELLOW BRONZE JEWELRY
The thing about well-loved jewelry is that it will need to be cleaned every now and then, but the upside is that it’s pretty simple to make it look like new! Also remember, the more you wear your yellow bronze jewelry (especially rings and bracelets), the shinier it will be.
Whether your piece has tarnished a bit or just needs a good scrubbing, these easy cleaning steps will have your jewelry shining again in no time.
1. Gather your cleaning supplies and yellow bronze jewelry.
2. Fill a small bowl with water. (You can do this over the sink without the bowl, too. However, if washing over the sink, make sure your drain stopper is secure.)
3. Add a drop of dishwashing soap to the green scouring pad* and add water to dampen.
4. Scrub the outside and inside surfaces of the jewelry.
5. Rinse jewelry thoroughly with water.
6. Use a cotton towel to dry the jewelry completely.
7. Once dry, use the jewelry cleaning cloth to restore its shine.
8. Keep on wearing your favorite EV&NO piece.
*The green scouring pad will leave your jewelry with a brushed finish, however, the jewelry cleaning cloth will help restore its shine.
CARING FOR YELLOW BRONZE JEWELRY
Yellow bronze is composed mostly of copper and a little bit of tin. Each piece of our bronze jewelry is solid cast bronze without any plating or coating. What you see is what you get ::: beautiful, strong, solid, raw bronze. We believe in honoring and appreciating each metal we work with for what it is so do not cover it up with gold plating. (which will eventually wear off anyhow)
It’s a durable metal great for everyday wear, and although easily restored, bronze can also develop a natural patina over time. (We think the patina look can be beautiful and desirable as well — it’s really all about personal preference!)
To help your bronze jewelry both maintain its shiny, golden appearance and promote its longevity, we’ve included a few care guidelines below.
1. Keep your jewelry in a safe and dry place to limit moisture exposure and damage to your piece when it's not being worn.
2. Any activity that exposes your bronze jewelry to moisture or humidity can cause it to tarnish more quickly.
3. Soaps, lotions, and hand creams can cause buildup on your jewelry.
4. Harsh chemicals can damage, tarnish, or discolor your jewelry.
5. Acidic substances can also discolor your jewelry. We do not recommend using ketchup to polish your jewelry.