Care & Repair

Thank you for purchasing Bellaforma Jewelry! With simple maintenance and proper care you should enjoy your handcrafted jewelry for years. 

Our collections tend to blend different metals to create the unique designs we love. Please read the product description carefully so you will know what you are purchasing and the best way to care for it. 

We predominately use stainless steel metals 304 or 316L for its non-tarnishing, non-discoloring qualities. All of our chains, clasps, jump rings, rhinestone charms, earring backs and signature tags are stainless steel. This also includes our silver beads for bracelets and charms, unless stated otherwise in our product descriptions.

STAINLESS STEEL: It’s affordable, durable, hypoallergenic, sweatproof, and water resistant. We always recommend removing jewelry prior to bathing to maintain the appearance and keep the integrity of the metal finish and (the cording if they are stretch bracelets). However, it will not harm your pieces if they occasionally get wet and you dry them carefully. Do not wear in chlorinated pools or saunas. All pave pieces should also avoid getting wet.  

We are active people who like the outdoors and are drawn to stainless steel due to its low maintenance. To clean stainless steel DO NOT use anything other than warm water and mild dish washing soap, nothing abrasive as it may scratch certain components. 

STERLING SILVER: (stamped .925)

To clean your sterling rings we recommend using a simple polish pad specifically for cleaning jewelry.
For a deeper clean you can use a small amount of SILVER jewelry cleaner on a soft cloth, (we recommend Maas, lavender scent) gently rub the silver several times. Then rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water and dry carefully. This will remove the tarnish and dullness, keeping your sterling silver like new.

PEWTER: 

This lead free alloy, made from tin is easy to work with as it’s very versatile and pliable. We design with components that are cast and plated in the U.S. with imported metals from teams of generational craftsmen. The pewter components are electroplated with fine metals making them easy to polish if need be.
Pewter can tarnish from oxidation, bodily oils, perspiration or humidity. You can gently buff (with a polish pad) our copper or silver pewter to remove tarnish.

Copper finishes can darken over time, this is quite normal, some love the rich deep coloring it can turn but if you prefer a lighter brighter copper you will need to clean it.

Pewter can tarnish in humid environments, do not wear pewter in water of any kind. 

Stretch Bracelets: Our customers love the variety of stretch bracelets we carry. We use several different high quality cords depending on the stones or beads in a particular bracelet. Store your bracelets away from direct sun to protect the cording from drying out and becoming brittle. Our bracelets are hand made therefore do not overstretch by pulling them aggressively over other bracelets on your hand. The more you baby your bracelets the longer they will last. Bracelets will stretch over time so getting a proper fit is important, always read the product description.

REPAIRS: 

If you have any issues with your jewelry please send us an email and we can instruct you further.