Preserve the brilliance of your GHALIA pieces with a few intentional habits — crafted for 18K vermeil, sterling silver, and pearls.
Daily essentials
These four habits form the foundation of GHALIA care — simple, refined, and effective.
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Store with care
Keep pieces in the GHALIA pouch or a dry jewellery box. Store items separately to prevent scratching and tangling.
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Clean gently
Polish with a soft, lint-free cloth after wear. Never use harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or abrasive materials.
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Jewellery last
Apply perfume, lotion, and skincare first. Put your GHALIA pieces on as the final step before you leave.
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Travel mindfully
Use the GHALIA pouch when travelling. Avoid tossing pieces loosely into bags where they can bend, snag, or scratch.
Tip: Consistency matters more than perfection. A few mindful habits will preserve your pieces far longer than occasional deep cleaning.
Signature finish
18K Gold Vermeil
Our vermeil carries more than 2.5 microns of 18K gold on a 925 sterling base. Protect the gold layer from moisture, chemicals, and friction.
Do
- Put vermeil on last — after skincare, fragrance, and makeup
- Keep pieces completely dry; wipe gently if they contact water
- Store in the GHALIA pouch away from humidity
- Buff lightly with a soft polishing cloth after wear
Avoid
- Shower or bathe while wearing — frequent water exposure shortens plating life
- Spray perfume or apply lotion directly onto vermeil pieces
- Wear during intense workouts — sweat salts gradually degrade gold plating
- Expose to chlorine, hot tubs, or sea water
Tip: A soft cloth after each wear removes skin oils and product residue — the simplest way to extend your vermeil's luminous finish.
Foundation
925 Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is naturally bright and durable. Tarnish is normal — it reflects exposure to air and skin, and is easily restored with gentle care.
Do
- Keep silver dry and store in a cool, low-humidity place
- Use the GHALIA pouch or an anti-tarnish strip in your jewellery box
- Polish gently with a silver or soft jewellery cloth
- Store chains flat and separate to prevent knots and scratches
Avoid
- Leave pieces wet after washing hands or light rain
- Expose to household cleaners, bleach, or beauty products
- Pull, bend, or snag chains and bands
- Use dip cleaners or third-party polishing compounds
Tip: Natural tarnish is not a defect. A few passes with a soft cloth will restore sterling's signature brightness.
Natural beauty
Pearls & Gemstones
Cultured pearls and natural gemstones are organic and delicate. They respond best to gentle handling and minimal exposure to chemicals.
Do
- Put pearl and gemstone pieces on after fragrance and skincare
- Wipe with a soft, damp cloth, then dry immediately
- Store flat in the GHALIA pouch — never hang pearl strands
- Keep pearls and soft stones away from harder metals and gems
Avoid
- Spray perfume, hairspray, or cosmetics near pearls or porous stones
- Submerge pearl strands or soft gemstones in water
- Leave pieces in direct sunlight, saunas, or hot environments
- Store loose in a bag where pieces can knock together
Tip: Pearls thrive on wear — the natural oils from your skin help maintain their lustre, but always wipe them clean before storing.
What to avoid
Everyday environments can quietly affect your jewellery. Knowing what to avoid is the most elegant form of preservation.
Showering & bathing
While vermeil will not fade after one or two showers, frequent water exposure shortens its lifespan. Remove pieces before bathing.
Gym & sport
Sweat contains salts that gradually damage gold plating and can affect sterling. For longevity, remove jewellery during workouts.
Perfume & lotions
Fragrance and moisturizers will not strip plating immediately, but prolonged exposure degrades vermeil over time. Jewellery goes on last.
Water & humidity
Pools, hot tubs, and sea water accelerate wear on vermeil and can affect pearl integrity. Dry pieces thoroughly after any contact.
Sleeping in jewellery
Chains can snag, posts can bend, and plating can rub against bedding. Remove pieces before bed for safer, longer-lasting wear.
Chlorine & chemicals
Household cleaners, chlorine, and harsh solvents can damage plating, tarnish silver, and affect adhesive in pearl settings.
Occasional exposure is unlikely to cause immediate damage — it is repeated contact that gradually affects plating, pearls, and settings.
