Care and storage
The best way to keep jewelry in perfect condition is to use special jewelry cosmetics designed for delicate and effective cleaning. However, there are several important rules. It is strongly recommended not to allow jewelry to come into contact with alkaline products, chlorine, iodine, as well as perfumes and cosmetics. It is better to take off your products while doing housework, exercising, or going to the pool or sauna.: this way you will protect them from unnecessary mechanical influences and sudden temperature changes. Jewelry should be stored in a cool room, in separate caskets or soft bags made of natural fabrics – this will prevent scratches. It is useful to show jewelry to a jeweler at least once a year for professional cleaning and light polishing.
Silver
925 sterling silver is a malleable, ductile noble metal. Over time, it can oxidize and become covered with a natural oxide film (darken). To slow down this process and give the products a special elegance, many silver jewelry from the collection of Vladimir Mikhailov are covered with 999° gold plating with a thickness of 5 microns – this is higher than the generally accepted standard (3 microns) and is made for maximum durability. However, over time, any gilding fades. It is better to clean silver with a soft microfiber cloth. It is important not to rub too often and not too hard, so as not to damage the thin layer of gold, otherwise the product will need to be re-gilded by a specialist.
Gold
Gold 585 "green" is an alloy that has become a recognizable feature of the collection. It is based on 58.5% gold, 30% silver and 11.5% alloying additives (safe for health). It is silver that gives the alloy a soft olive hue, muffling the yellow tones of gold and the reddish sound of copper. Products made of this alloy are the most durable and durable, less susceptible to external mechanical damage.750 gold (white) consists of 75.5% gold, 15% silver and 10% alloying components. It has a noble yellow-lemon hue and is often used to make products with hot stained glass enamel.
Coatings
Ruthenium and rhodium coatings give the products a complete look. All gold jewelry (585 and 750 samples) is coated with ruthenium, a platinum group metal. After that, each piece is manually refined by a jeweler to emphasize the volume and expressiveness of fine plastic: the faces of saints, prayer texts, and ornamental elements. Rhodium plating (up to 1 micron thick) is also used for 750 gold, which gives a bright white color. Over time, the rhodium can wear off, but the coating is easily restored by a jeweler.
Platinum
Platinum 950 is a rare, highly ductile and difficult-to-process metal. The highest skill of jewelers allows you to create unique platinum products with the smallest details and exquisite carvings. Platinum care is similar to gold care, but due to its natural durability, platinum retains its luster longer.
Precious stones
Precious stones used in the collection: diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, aquamarines, amethysts – all of them have excellent characteristics and professional cutting. They can be cleaned with a soft brush in warm soapy water or in a solution with ammonia. However, the emerald is extremely fragile, so it is better to trust professionals to clean it.Following these simple tips, you will preserve the beauty of your jewelry for many years to come, so that they can delight you and become a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation.