Monica Vinader gift vouchers are redeemable on the piercing service and piercing earrings at our standalone boutique. A Silver cleaner can be used to clean Sterling Silver pieces but not 18ct Rose or Yellow Gold Vermeil. Under 15? We are only able to offer lobe piercings to customers who are between 10 and 14 years old. You must be 15 or older for helix, forward helix, tragus or conch piercings. All of our gemstones are natural and therefore can be vulnerable to absorbing dirt and to chipping. Settings may also become loose over-time. The simplest way to clean silver is to buy a specialist cleaning solution or cloth. There are numerous examples on the market. Just make sure that they have been specifically designed for cleaning silver. Silver cleaning cloths should be soft and infused with anti-tarnishing agents.

Organic gems like pearls and opal possess different chemical compositions to mineral gemstones like sapphires and diamonds. Because of this, they also require other methods of care. Most organic gems are much softer than mineral gemstones and liable to be scratched and damaged if not cared for correctly. Due to their chemical makeup, they are vulnerable to acids and many chemicals found in cleaning products. This brief guide should help you avoid damaging your peals, opals and amber jewellery. To remove excessive tarnish, polish with a 100% cotton cloth and a good nonabrasive metal cleaner. Be sure to remove any remnants of the cleaner from gemstones and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Never use toothpaste! (see more about this below). Store in a fabric-lined box, separately or individually-wrapped in tissue to prevent scratches. Never: When cleaning malachite, use cool water as it is particularly sensitive to heat and hot water may damage the gemstone. We are delighted to be able to offer complimentary engraving on a wide variety of our pieces. Engraving options vary depending on the style of your preferred piece. You can choose from our range of fonts and motifs, or have your own doodles and handwriting engraved.Jewelry care and recommendations for cleaning and storing your jewelry. This list is not all inclusive and only provides warnings for some of the most common improper practices used to clean jewelry. Jewelry Care and Jewelry Cleaning Tips How to Care for Your Jewelry Cautions when Cleaning Jewelry and Gemstones

Everyone is different, so if you’d like some advice or want help changing your jewellery, come in to see one of our piercers or book a follow up appointment here. Handle the diamond carefully and store it away from other jewellery to avoid scratching the other pieces, including other diamond jewellery. Keeping the diamond in individual small plastic bags or a fabric-lined case will help reduce damage, wear and a build-up of dirt. US Studios - Under 18? You must be at least 10 years old to get pierced. As well as bringing your own government photo ID, you must also be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian at all times during your appointment. Your parent or guardian must also bring their own valid photo ID. Please note, if you are intending to engrave any medical symbols or terms to be used as medical ID for emergency purposes, Monica Vinader Jewellery is not official Medical Alert JewelleryIf your jewelry contains gemstones or pearls, do not immerse in water, as this can loosen some settings. Never use dips or abrasives cleaners on gemstones. Other Common Chemicals and Solutions to Avoid If in doubt about the care, repair or valuation of your jewellery, then seek the advice of an NAJ member. For the sign of a professional jeweller, look for the National Association of Jewellers' Grant-of-Arms, which identifies retail jewellery shops around the UK that have been vetted by the NAJ. Never immerse your silver jewelry in chlorine, salt water, mineral springs, and suntan lotion. Remember, some household cleaners contain chlorine bleach; these will cause discoloration and also loosen the gemstones. Our Labret piercing earrings are sold singularly and are subject to availability during your visit. You can view our piercing Jewellery here. If your permanent jewellery becomes tangled with something (such as other jewellery or a hair band), carefully separate it. Applying strong tension to your permanent jewellery may cause it to snap.

Please book our 20 minute appointment option to ensure there is enough time to bespoke fit each piece. You can remove your permanent jewellery by using a strong pair of scissors against the jump ring Alternatively, visit us in store and we can remove it for you.Silver tarnishes rapidly when exposed to certain substances in our everyday lives so we recommend caring for, wearing and storing your jewellery as mentioned above.