A few simple habits keep your Valoria piece looking its best. Our wedding bands come in 10K, 14K and 18K gold (yellow, white and rose) in high-polish, brushed matte and hammered finishes. Our chain necklaces and bracelets are 14K yellow gold.
Everyday habits
- Put your jewelry on last, after lotion, perfume, hairspray and makeup. Take it off first.
- Take it off before swimming in a pool or hot tub, cleaning with household products, working out, lifting weights, gardening or other hands-on work.
- Keep it away from chlorine, bleach, ammonia, acetone and other harsh chemicals. They can dull or damage the metal.
- After sweat, sunscreen or salt water, rinse your piece in fresh water and pat it dry.
How to clean your jewelry
- Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a drop of mild dish soap.
- Let your piece soak for a few minutes.
- Brush it gently with a soft baby toothbrush, including the inside of rings and between the links of chains.
- Rinse well in clean, lukewarm water. Close the sink drain first.
- Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth and let it air-dry completely before you put it away.
Avoid toothpaste, baking soda and abrasive powders; they can scratch the surface. We recommend this gentle soap-and-water method rather than ultrasonic or steam cleaners.
Wedding bands
- High-polish bands: finish with a soft jewelry polishing cloth to bring back the shine.
- Brushed matte and hammered bands: wipe with a soft, dry cloth only. A polishing cloth can add shine to a matte or satin surface.
- Comfort fit: the inside of a comfort-fit band is rounded, and lotion and soap can collect there. Brush and rinse the inside of the band as well.
- Engraving: brush gently along the lettering to clear any soap film.
- Everyday wear: fine surface marks appear over time, especially on high-polish surfaces. This is normal with daily wear.
Chain necklaces and bracelets
- Fasten the clasp before you put a chain away. It helps prevent tangles.
- Store each chain on its own, laid flat or hanging, so it does not knot or scratch other pieces.
- Avoid pulling, twisting or bending the chain, and take it off before you sleep or exercise.
- Open and close the clasp gently.
- If a chain knots, lay it flat and ease the knot loose with two fine pins. Never pull on the ends.
Storage and travel
- Keep each piece in a soft pouch or a lined box with separate compartments, so pieces do not rub against each other.
- Make sure your jewelry is completely dry before you store it.
- When you travel, use a zip pouch or a jewelry roll rather than carrying pieces loose in a bag.
- Keep the original box and tags until you are sure about the size and fit. Returns and exchanges within 14 days of delivery, unused with tags attached. See our Returns, Exchanges & Repairs Policy.
Questions
Can I wear my jewelry in the shower?
You can, but soap and shampoo leave a film that dulls the shine. We recommend taking it off before you shower and cleaning it regularly.
How often should I clean my jewelry?
Every few weeks if you wear it daily, or whenever it starts to look dull.
Can I use an ultrasonic cleaner?
We recommend warm water with a drop of mild dish soap instead. It is the gentlest way to clean every piece we make.
What if my ring size changes?
Ring resizing: $55–$125. Please email us first at hello@valoriajewelry.com.
Not sure how to care for a piece? Email us at hello@valoriajewelry.com with a photo, and we will suggest the gentlest way to clean it.