Care Instructions for Your Fifi and the Peacock Jewellery

Your jewellery has been handcrafted with care and made to be worn and loved for years to come.  A little care will keep it looking beautiful for much longer!

General Care – for all pieces:

• Always put your jewellery on last and take it off first, after makeup, perfume and hairspray, not before
• Limit exposure to water, chemicals and strong perfumes
• Remove your jewellery before sleeping
• Store your pieces flat and away from strong light
• Avoid prolonged wear and undue stress on your jewellery; they are made to be worn and enjoyed, not pulled or bent!
• Any questions at all, please get in touch.  I am always happy to help

Polymer Clay pieces:

• Please keep polymer clay pieces away from water.  Avoid wearing in the shower, swimming or in heavy rain
• Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth if needed

Lucite Flower pieces:

• Similar to polymer clay, keep away from water and harsh chemicals
• The hand painted alcohol ink colours are sealed but treat them gently.  Avoid scratching against rough surfaces
• Store carefully to protect the delicate flower shapes

Pearl pieces:

• Give your pearls a gentle wipe with a soft damp cloth occasionally to remove any oils or residue
• Remember to wear them.  Pearls genuinely love the natural heat and oils in your skin and will reward regular wearing with a beautiful lustre
• Avoid submerging in water or exposing to harsh chemicals

Gemstone pieces:

• Avoid harsh cleaning products.  A soft dry cloth is all you need for most gemstones
• Some gemstones can fade with prolonged exposure to strong sunlight.  Store away from direct light when not wearing

Wirework pieces:

• Handle with care and avoid snagging on fabrics or rough surfaces
• Store flat to maintain the shape of the piece

Feather pieces — Peacock and Plume collection:

• Keep your feather pieces dry where possible.  If they get damp, the feathers can separate and lose their shape, particularly the peacock eye feathers
• Do not panic if this happens!  Hold the piece carefully over a gently steaming kettle, keeping a safe distance from the steam, and the feathers will gradually settle back into their natural form beautifully
• Store carefully in a box or on a flat surface where the feathers will not be crushed or bent

A note on storage:

The best home for your Fifi and the Peacock jewellery is the box it arrived in, flat, protected and away from light.  For pieces you reach for every day, a flat jewellery tray works beautifully.

Personally, all of my own pieces are stored in Stackers jewellery boxes and trays, they are brilliant for keeping everything flat, organised and protected.  I genuinely couldn’t recommend them highly enough!

Made with love in East Yorkshire and made to last.

Any questions about caring for your pieces? Drop me a message at fiona@fifiandthepeacock.co.uk.  I am always happy to help!