How to Care for Your Vitreous Enamels

With the vivid colours and unique handmade/ handprinted techniques to vitreous enamels in jewellery, you may wonder how to care for them. They are delicate and need to be treated with care, here are our steps to keep your enables living as long a life as possible

Handle with Care! This is an obvious one but although vitreous enamel jewellery is durable, it can chip or crack if dropped or mishandled. Handle your jewellery with care to avoid accidental damage. Avoid exposing your enamels to hard impacts or sudden shocks, as this can cause the enamel to chip or crack.

Keep Away from Chemicals. Avoid exposing your enamels to harsh chemicals such as household cleaners, perfumes, or hairsprays. These chemicals can tarnish the metal or damage the enamel finish. Lucia collections use non leads enamel, which means the enamel is harder in general: leaded enamels melt at a lower temperature. It also means there is no risk at all to lead leaching out if exposed to chemicals or acids as there is no lead to begin with.

Clean Gently! To clean your enamel jewellery, use a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe away any dirt or debris. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or brushes, as they can scratch the enamel surface. Store your enamel pieces in a soft pouch or jewellery box to protect it from scratches and tarnishing. Avoid storing multiple pieces of jewelry together to prevent them from scratching each other.

Avoid Excessive Heat. Avoid exposing your enamel jewellery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight or high temperatures, as this can cause the enamel to fade or change color over time, this would take a long time to be exposed however, but always better to store in a dark and soft pouch or box when not wearing.

By following these simple care tips, you can help ensure that your vitreous enamel jewelry remains beautiful and vibrant for years to come.