Jewellery Care
Our jewellery is designed and made with care and love. We can show you how to make your piece last a lifetime as heirlooms should.
Ọdọba jewellery are crafted using responsibly sourced materials. The factories we partner with and materials we use reflect our commitment to quality, transparency and responsibility. With just a little care, your jewellery will continue to glow for years to come.
18K Solid Gold
22K Gold Vermeil
925 Sterling Silver
Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab Grown Sapphires
Lab Grown Emeralds
18K Solid Gold
Our fine jewellery is ethically crafted using recycled and responsibly sourced 18k solid gold.
Our fine jewellery is delicate and requires care to maintain its longevity.
How to take care of solid gold jewellery
- Please take care to prevent contact with abrasive surfaces or harsh chemicals.
- Remove your jewellery when applying skincare, perfumes and hair products.
- Store in a cool dry place.
- To prevent scratches and tangled chains we recommend storing jewellery separately.
- To clean your fine jewellery, scrub lightly with a soft-bristled brush, warm water and mild detergent-free soap.
- After cleaning, gently polish with the cloth provided to restore shine. Please be mindful of stone settings that can catch on loose fibres.
22K Gold Vermeil
Our gold vermeil is a 2.5 micron overlay of 22-karat recycled gold on a base of ethical 925 recycled sterling silver.
Gold vermeil jewellery will fade naturally over time, acquiring a patina that adds character to the piece.
How to take care of gold vermeil jewellery
- Rinse in cold water
- Pat dry with untreated microfibre cloth.
- Remove your jewellery prior to swimming, bathing and showering.
- Apply lotions and perfume well before putting on the jewellery.
- Avoid chemicals, hand sanitizer and cosmetics.
- When not worn, store your jewellery in the anti-tarnish pouch that came with your vermeil jewellery.
925 Sterling Silver
Our silver pieces are crafted from recycled and ethically sourced 925 sterling silver. We recommend taking proper care of your silver so it will continue to glow.
How to take care of sterling silver jewellery
- Rinse in cold water
- Pat dry with soft untreated microfibre cloth
- Remove jewellery before swimming, bathing or showering
- When not worn, store your jewellery in the anti-tarnish pouch that came with your sterling silver jewellery.
Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds are diamonds created in a lab under intense heat and pressure - the same conditions as naturally mined diamonds from the Earth. While they are identical to their mined counterparts, they are an ethical and sustainable option.
How to take care of diamonds
- To clean your diamonds and restore its shine, scrub lightly with a soft-bristled brush, warm water and mild detergent-free soap.
- If your diamonds needs a little extra tlc, soak it in the warm water and mild detergent-free soap solution for a few minutes before scrubbing.
- Avoid chemicals or excessive temperatures when cleaning.
- Store in a safe, dry place when not worn to protect them from the elements of daily exposure.
Lab Grown Sapphires
Lab grown sapphires are created through advanced technological processes that mimic the natural conditions under which sapphires form in the Earth's crust. These lab created gemstones possess the same chemical composition, physical properties, and optical characteristics as their natural counterparts, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to mined sapphires.
Sapphires are tough stones, but not invincible.
How to take care of sapphires
- To clean your sapphires and restore its shine, scrub lightly with a soft-bristled brush, warm water and mild detergent-free soap.
- If your sapphires needs a little extra tlc, soak it in the warm water and mild detergent-free soap solution for a few minutes before scrubbing.
- Avoid chemicals or excessive temperatures when cleaning.
- Store in a safe, dry place when not worn to protect them from the elements of daily exposure.
Lab Grown Emeralds
Produced in controlled laboratory environments, that mimic the conditions in the Earth's crust, lab-grown emeralds offer a conflict-free and more sustainable alternative to mined emeralds. These lab created emeralds have the same chemical composition, physical properties, and visual characteristics as natural emeralds, making them virtually indistinguishable. They also boast consistent quality, color purity, and brilliance, thanks to precise growth conditions in the labs.
How to take care of emeralds
- To clean your gemstone and restore its shine, scrub lightly with a soft-bristled brush, warm water and detergent-free soap
- Do not soak your emeralds in soapy water and avoid harsh detergents that might dilute or remove oils from the stone
- Avoid chemicals or excessive temperatures when cleaning
- Emeralds are not as strong as diamonds and sapphires, so store separately from other gemstones
- Store in a safe, dry place when not worn to protect them from the elements of daily exposure
