Each Sisco + Berluti beaded bracelet is hand crafted using a variety of precious and/or semiprecious stones. Be sure to care for your bracelets carefully so that they last a long time. Some important care instructions include:Avoid contact with water. Your bracelets should be the last thing you put on in the morning, and the first thing that comes off at night. Do not wear beaded jewelry in the shower, swimming pool, or ocean! Avoid getting it wet as water can weaken the thread and damage beads.Avoid contact with perfume, lotions, soaps, makeup, and shampoo as these can cause discoloration of the beads. Apply hairspray before you put your bracelet on. Put on your bracelets after your shower and makeup! And don't wear bracelets to bed.Avoid extremes of temperature. Don't display your bracelet in bright sunlight, as this may discolor the beads. Ideally your bracelets should be stored individually in a soft pouch in a drawer, as this will reduce exposure to light and trauma to the beads if stored in a single box or bag. Prevent tarnishing. Some beads are silver. To prevent tarnishing, put a small piece of anti-tarnish paper in the bracelet's pouch when stored. This will prevent the inevitable tarnishing silver will do.To clean your bracelets, purchase a soft, jewelry cloth and carefully use it on the beads. Don't wash your bracelets!! Do not use commercial jewelry cleaner, as this will deteriorate the beads and string. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners should not be used as they will dull the surface of the beads.When putting on your bracelets, roll gently over your hand, don't stretch the string, is is sturdy but over stretching may break it.We hope you enjoy your Sisco + Berluti Bracelets for many years to come!