**Handmade always deserves extra care!  Especially my Lotus designs, they are the most delicate of my creations.**Post Earrings: Always hold the base of post with fingers while removing the butterfly backs to preserve the surface or crust of the stone, if applicable.**Cufflinks: Always hold the base of the cufflink hardware when opening and closing the cufflink to preserve the surface or crust of the stone. Polish with a soft cloth.*Claw/Prong Rings & Earrings: Always check the prongs to make sure they stay flush to the stone. If one lifts, simply secure by applying pressure to get it to sit. As with most of my jewelry, please keep them out of water and solvents/soaps. Do not use Brasso on gold filled jewelry.