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Materials & care

Materials and care, made clear.

Check the materials and care instructions for your design. Pearls, shell, stones and strung details may need different care from a metal finish.

Explore the materials Read the care guide
01Gold-tone finishes
02Silver-tone finishes
03Materials vary by design

Made clear

Materials and care,
clearly explained.

All Reef & Rose jewellery uses PVD plating. Gold, silver and rose gold tones are identified on each product page. Pearls, shell, stones and strung details still benefit from gentle cleaning, thorough drying and careful storage.

Review the materials and decorative details listed for your design. Learn more about how PVD finishes are described.

Material library

Understand your piece.

01 / Finish

Gold-tone finishes

Our gold-tone styles use PVD plating. Check the product page for the stated gold tone, base metal and decorative details.

Best care

Remove residue with fresh water, dry thoroughly and avoid abrasive cleaners.

02 / Finish

Silver-tone finishes

Our silver-tone styles use PVD plating. Check the product page for the stated base metal and decorative details.

Best care

Use fresh water and pat completely dry with a soft cloth.

03 / Detail

Pearls & shell

Pearl and shell details can vary in shape, tone and surface. Check each product’s listed materials rather than inferring origin from its appearance. Read our pearl jewellery guide.

Best care

Wipe pearls gently with a soft, clean cloth after wear. Keep perfume, hairspray and harsh cleaners away, and store separately from hard or rough pieces. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaning on pearls. Follow the product’s instructions for shell and other components.

04 / Light

Stones & settings

Check the product listing for any stated stone type. Protect settings from hard knocks, snagging and product build-up.

Best care

Follow the care instructions for the stone, setting and complete piece. Ask our team if those details are missing.

The care ritual

Care for the complete piece.

Our waterproof, tarnish-free designs are made for everyday wear. Rinse after water exposure, dry thoroughly and use gentle maintenance for pearls, shell, stones and strung details.

01

After water exposure

Use fresh water to remove residue, then dry gently and fully. Keep pearl, shell and strung details free from harsh cleaners and let cleaned strings dry completely.

02

Dry completely

Pat pieces dry with a soft, lint-free cloth before wearing again or returning them to storage.

03

Keep chemicals away

Apply perfume, hairspray and skincare first, then let products settle before adding jewellery.

04

Store separately

Fasten chains and give each piece its own dry pouch or compartment to prevent scratches and tangles.

Quick reference

What to avoid.

ExposureWhy it mattersWhat to do
Fragrance & skincareOils, alcohol and active ingredients can leave a film on metal and stones.Let products settle before putting jewellery on.
Impact & frictionHard knocks may scratch surfaces, loosen settings or misshape fine components.Remove pieces for contact sport, heavy lifting and hands-on work.
Harsh cleanersAbrasives and chemical dips can damage finishes and natural details.Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning on pearls. Follow the product’s care instructions or ask our care team first.