Jewelry Care

You found it. Now keep it.

FOUND pieces are made to be worn and loved, but like anything worth having, they need a little care.

Keep it dry - Remove before swimming, showering, or working out. Water and sweat accelerate wear on gold plating, especially on copper-base pieces.

Jewelry goes on last - Apply perfume, lotion, sunscreen, and hairspray first. Let everything dry, then put your jewelry on. Chemicals in these products degrade the gold layer over time.

Store it separately - Keep each piece separate to avoid scratching. Store in a cool, dry place away from humidity, not in the bathroom. A small silica gel packet in your jewelry box helps absorb moisture and extends the life of your plating significantly.

Clean it gently - After wearing, wipe with a soft dry cloth to remove oils and residue. For a deeper clean, use a barely damp cloth with a tiny drop of mild soap, then dry immediately. Never use baking soda, vinegar, or abrasive cloths, these can strip the plating.

Handle with care - Adjustable and open-ended pieces should be resized slowly and minimally to preserve their shape.

A note on our materials - FOUND pieces are 18K gold plated. Stainless steel base pieces are the most durable, even if the plating wears over time, the base underneath won't tarnish or turn skin green. Copper base pieces require extra care as copper is more reactive. No gold plated jewelry is immune to wear, with the right care, yours will last significantly longer.