Our products use precious metals and the highest quality stones. As with all real metals and stones, tarnishing is part of the process, but you can retain that brand-new look for a long time depending on how you care for your products.Stones/BeadsOur beaded products are handmade with all-natural stones and durable nylon or top-grade Japanese stretch rope. To ensure they last:Leave it on. Taking them on/off can loosen them up over time.Avoid chemicals. Things like colognes, hair sprays, sweat, and chlorine.Keep it dry. Our MANSSION box or small zip-top bag work great.These pieces are very durable and can handle most things, but if you want to keep it looking its best, this is how.STRETCH BRACELETS: Be very careful when taking off or putting on. Do not pull on stretch bracelets, they will break. The best way to take them off or put them on is to "roll" them over your hand.Nylon/Cotton Our nylon/cotton bracelets are handmade and designed for everyday wear, but if you want to keep them looking new:Avoid chemicals. Things like colognes, hair sprays, sweat, and chlorine.Keep it dry. Our MANSSION box or small zip-top bag work great.925 Sterling SilverWe apply a layer of rhodium on all sterling silver items to slow the rate of tarnishing. Although you can’t 100% prevent tarnishing, you can significantly delay it. Here’s how:Wear your jewelry a lot. Oils in your skin "clean" the silver every time you wear it.Avoid chemicals. Things like colognes, hair sprays, sweat, and chlorine.Keep it dry. Our MANSSION box or small zip-top bag work great.Lots of customers love the natural patina that develops over time - it makes the piece unique to you. Enjoy your MANSSION jewelry and watch it become a reflection of your journey.Gold/Rose Gold PlatingPlating naturally fades from exposure to oils in the skin and the environment. This fading can take months or years, but anything plated will eventually tarnish with time and wear. To decrease the chances of fading:Avoid chemicals. Things like colognes, hair sprays, sweat, and chlorine.Clean it. After every use, gently wipe your jewelry to remove any dust and dirt.Keep it dry. Our MANSSION box or small zip-top bag work great.