I want your jewelry to be in tip-top shape for years to come! Here are my tips on caring for your KATHLEEN LITTLE jewelry pieces: » Best practice: put your jewelry on last (after makeup, hairspray, perfume, sunscreen etc.). » Keep your jewelry away from water, lotions/creams, perfume, sweat and other liquids. If your jewelry gets wet, wipe it dry. » Avoid swimming, bathing or showering while wearing jewelry. Contact with moisture can induce tarnishing on sterling silver! » Store your jewelry in the tarnish resistant bag included with your purchase. » If your piece oxidizes/tarnishes, you can use the pro-polish pad, included in your purchase, to easily remove tarnish. You can also scrub the tarnish gently with a toothbrush and warm water, then wipe dry.