The Maintenance Guide

A piece of jewelry lives with you.
Its longevity depends on how you take care of it.

304 & 316 Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is

Water resistant
Stable over time
Hypoallergenic
Non-corrosive
Oxidation resistant

It will not rust or tarnish under normal conditions of use. However, dust, sweat, salt, chlorine, perfume, and cosmetics can dull its shine over time.

18K gold plated (PVD)

The PVD process offers better durability than traditional plating. However, a layer remains applied to the metal. Salt, chlorine, and chemicals can gradually attack this layer if they are not removed.

Water, sea and swimming pool

Shower: allowed / Swimming pool and sea: allowed.

But it is imperative after each swim to:

Rinse thoroughly with clean water
Dry immediately with a soft cloth

Allowing it to dry naturally without rinsing accelerates the wear of the gold plating.

Cleaning – Recommended Methods

Regular maintenance

Wipe with a dry microfiber cloth
Remove any traces of water after contact

Gentle cleaning (occasional)

If the jewelry has lost its shine:

Option 1: Mild soap

Warm water + mild soap (such as Marseille soap or mild dishwashing liquid)
Rub gently with your fingers or a very soft brush
Rinse thoroughly
Dry immediately

Option 2: Baking soda (steel only)

Mixture of warm water + a small amount of bicarbonate
Gentle cleaning
Rinse thoroughly
Immediate drying

Avoid using on resin and glued parts!

Option 3: Diluted white vinegar (steel only)

Slightly damp cloth
Do not leave plated jewelry soaking for too long.
Rinsing required
Immediate drying

Absolutely avoid

Abrasive products
Bleach
Household products
Prolonged soaking is unnecessary
Aggressive cleaning of gold plating

Resin jewelry - SOLA necklaces

The resin is:

Water resistant
UV resistant

However :

Avoid chemicals
Do not use abrasive cleaners
Clean only with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.

The pendant is suspended from a thin chain: avoid excessive shocks and pulling.

Fine chains & connecting rings

Some chains are intentionally thin.

They do not stretch, but can detach under significant tension.

The rings are not intentionally welded.

In case of excessive tension:
The chain detaches instead of breaking.

It is possible to replace the chain in the ring using two fine pliers, provided that the ring is not deformed.

Excessive shock or traction does not constitute a manufacturing defect.

Storage

Keep each piece of jewelry in its individual pouch.

Protected from moisture
Avoid direct contact between jewelry

Steel-on-steel friction can cause micro-scratches and damage the plating.

Natural wear and tear

Micro-scratches, gradual deterioration of a plating or marks related to daily wear do not constitute a defect.
Any damage resulting from poor maintenance, impact or excessive traction will not be eligible for reimbursement or warranty coverage.