When not being worn, store in the pouch your piece came in to protect against elements of daily exposure. For metal pieces: clean metal with a clean, soft cloth to remove residue buildup and bring back that shine. For sterling silver pieces: clean with a polishing cloth to avoid tarnishing and remove fingerprints. For leather: All of our leather pieces are meant to get better with age. However, excessive exposure to certain elements like salt water, chlorine, cosmetics, direct sun, excessive sweat, will make them susceptible to discoloration + fading. For gemstones: to keep their shine, you’ll ideally want to keep them away from natural elements like sun, salt water, perspiration and chemical irritants like chlorine, cosmetics, and lotions. If jewelry is in contact with water, immediately dry jewelry (moisture can cause sterling silver to tarnish and cause issues with clasps and chains)