Handle natural materials with clean hands or with gloves only. They should be cleaned periodically even if not being worn-this includes sitting around in a display case. Clean with a small amount of tea tree oil if something stronger is desired-perform a patch test first to ensure there is no allergy to this. Oil periodically and prior to insertion with jojoba, olive, peanut, mineral, or Vitamin E oil. Food grade oils may break down with heat and time, so wash natural jewelry often and reapply oil if necessary.
Natural materials are sensitive to changes in heat and humidity.
Customers have found that placing one or more cups of water in display cases has been effective at maintaining a more consistent humidity level. Natural materials may react to, or absorb, chemicals. These chemicals can then be released into the skin, causing irritiation, tissue loss, toxic or allergic reactions. Please keep natural jewelry away from contact with chemicals of any kind, and become aware of what types of chemicals are in the products that you use for any reason. Amber is particularly sensitive and may soften, crack, or even melt in contact with certain chemicals or with extreme heat.