Jewelry Care

Every TYTIN piece is handcrafted in Chicago with love and longevity in mind. I take pride in ensuring every piece is created with the utmost care and quality so that it may be passed down for generations or unearthed intact centuries later. That being said, a lot of its longevity also depends on your lifestyle and routine maintenance.

I recommend taking your jewels off when doing such activities as showering, washing the dishes, jumping in the ocean, handling any type of harsh chemicals (i.e. hand sanitizer), operating tough machinery, or anything that involves using your hands or body near and around hard surfaces.

When not wearing your piece, store it in a dedicated spot in your home. Place it in a jewelry dish, pouch, box - something that is specifically for that piece every time. When traveling or going to the gym, place it in a little pouch or chain on your neck - again, in the same spot…every single time.

For routine maintenance, visit us yearly for your fine jewelry complimentary cleaning or read more below for some at-home cleaning tips.

For all TYTIN
Jewels

Wiping your jewelry with our included polishing cloth can help maintain your jewelry’s luster and keep it clean from daily use. For a deeper clean, fill a bowl with warm water and a little dish washing soap. I recommend Dawn Dish Soap in Original Scent (the blue one). Soak your jewelry for a few minutes and then scrub it gently with a soft toothbrush. The bristles of the toothbrush will help you to get into any small crevices. Rinse in water and pat dry with a soft cloth. It’s best to use a cloth that doesn’t have any loose threads that could get stuck in prongs. An old t-shirt is a great option for this.

Sterling
Silver + Brass

Silver and brass develop a natural tarnish or blackening over time when exposed to oxygen and moisture. It is completely natural and harmless. Brass can sometimes turn skin green depending on a person’s natural body chemistry; again totally normal, and it should go away after some hand washing. You can apply clear nail polish on the inside of brass rings to temporarily prevent the ‘green finger’. The nail polish will need to be reapplied as it does wear away. The best way to prevent silver tarnishing is to actually wear your silver jewelry more often! The oils from your skin can help prevent it. For when you’re not wearing your silver or brass pieces though, store them in an airtight container or baggie (like a ziplock bag). And for extra prevention, you can throw in a little silica gel packet. You can also store your pieces in an anti tarnish baggie such as these. If your silver or brass jewelry does tarnish, wipe with a polishing cloth and refer to For All TYTIN Jewels for cleaning methods.

Gold, Gems
+ Diamonds

Sometimes gold can tarnish slightly but nothing as severe as silver. If it does, refer to All TYTIN Jewels for cleaning methods. If you’re wanting a super deep clean, you can always visit us at our studio for your complimentary yearly cleaning or a reputable jewelry store and ask them to clean it. We suggest not using any at-home ultrasonic to clean your pieces especially if it has any gemstones. Certain gemstones such as opals, tanzanites, and emeralds are much more delicate than diamonds and should not be put into the ultrasonic. The vibrations in ultrasonics can also cause stone settings to loosen which we check for in our studio under magnification - something you can’t do at home.

Please read our Jewelry Warranty policies for more info about your yearly complimentary cleaning.