Odette Gold Crystal Swan Brooch on espresso velvet while a soft cloth passes over the crystal wing
A gentle cloth, no rush

House services · Care guide

Care is part of wearing it.

A short after-wear ritual, followed by material-specific guidance only when you need it.

Begin with three steps

After the day

Most care happens in the minute between taking a piece off and putting it away.

Skin oils, fragrance, humidity and friction collect slowly. A soft dry cloth and a separate resting place do more good than an occasional aggressive clean.

The exact product page remains the authority for material, finish and care. If its guidance differs from this page, follow the product page.

The after-wear ritual

Three quiet steps.

  1. 01

    Wipe

    Use a clean, soft, dry cloth. Work lightly across the surface rather than rubbing one spot.

  2. 02

    Dry

    Let any trace of moisture disappear before storage. Do not use heat to speed this up.

  3. 03

    Separate

    Store pieces apart so chains, stones, plating and hardware do not scrape against one another.

By material and construction

Know when “gentle” means “keep it dry.”

Open the line that matches the exact piece in front of you.

Water: start with the product page

Only let a piece get wet when its product page explicitly says that it can. Otherwise, remove it before showering, swimming, exercising or applying lotion and fragrance.

Brooches, copper and magnetic pieces

Keep these pieces dry. Wipe the visible surface, support the body of the piece when opening the fastening and never force a pin, clasp or magnetic component.

Pearl, shell, glass and adhesive-set details

Avoid soaking, steam, ultrasonic cleaning and chemical dips. Moisture can reach recessed or adhesive-set areas even when the front looks sealed.

Gold-plated finishes

Use a soft dry cloth and minimal pressure. Avoid abrasive cloths, toothpaste, baking soda, polishing compounds and household cleaners, which can remove or dull the plated surface.

Read the longer gold-plated care note.

When to stop and ask

If a stone moves, a pin resists, a clasp changes shape or you are unsure of the material, stop cleaning and email us with the product name or link and a clear photograph.