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Jewelry care instructions

General care guide for jewelry instruction

We recommend washing all Kalevala jewelry (except pearls) with warm water and mild soap if necessary, especially if the jewelry has been in contact with cosmetics (creams, perfumes, hairsprays, etc.). Never spray hairspray or perfumes on your jewelry

Silver jewerly

Kalevala silver jewelry is handcrafted in Finland from sterling silver. More than 99% of the silver we use is recycled. Over time, all silver jewelry darkens. Darkening can be prevented by regular cleaning and proper storage of the jewelry. Dark spot

Bronze jewelry

Kalevala bronze jewelry is made clear or colored. The bright bronze jewelry has been treated as if it were golden. The colored bronze jewelry is treated with a dark patina color that brings out the jewelry's patterns. Bronze is an alloy of copper, ti

Gold jewelry

Kalevala gold jewelry is made of 14 carat yellow or white gold. We use 100% recycled gold. A mild soap wash is enough to care for gold jewelry. If necessary, gold jewelry can also be cleaned with a gold cleaning agent, which is sold in jewelry shops.

Pearl jewelry

It is good to gently wipe the pearls after use with a soft cloth. Pearls are sensitive to scratches and chemicals such as silver polishing liquid, perfume, hairspray and moisturizers. We recommend regular maintenance for pearl jewelry at the Kalevala

Amber jewelry

Amber is millions of years old fossilized resin of conifers. It is comparatively soft as a gemstone and is therefore easily scratched. Mild soapy water is suitable for cleaning, and you can polish the metal parts of the jewelry with a Kalevala cleani

Diamond jewelry

Kalevala Love rings are made from 100% recycled 14K gold. The high-quality diamonds chosen for the rings are brilliant-cut, and they are H/VS1 class in color and clarity. All our diamonds come from trusted domestic partners who are committed to the K

Plywood jewelry

Limited Edition Plywood Earrings – Care Instructions. Plywood earrings have been produced in limited quantities for special campaigns. The plywood used is Finnish, and the metal parts are either silver or bronze, depending on the design. Avoid exposi