Jewelry
How to care for your gold, silver, pearl, or natural stone jewelry
At YAY, each piece of jewelry is handmade in our Parisian workshop. Designed as second-skin jewelry, they accompany you daily and acquire a patina with you over time.
To preserve their beauty durably, a few simple steps are enough.
❌ Products to avoid to preserve your jewelry
To avoid any alteration or tarnishing, avoid direct contact of your jewelry with:
- Perfume, creams and body oils,
- Corrosive household products such as bleach, descalers or detergents,
- Chlorinated water from swimming pools,
- Humid or very sunny environments when storing.
💡 Jewelry care tip: Put on your jewelry after applying perfume and makeup, and remove it before showering, exercising or going to bed.
Caring for Gold-Filled Jewelry (14k Gold Fill)
Our 14-karat gold-filled jewelry is made to last. Thanks to their thick layer of gold, they stand up to daily wear.
How to clean gold-filled jewelry:
- Soak the jewelry in a bath of warm, soapy water (Marseille soap or mild dish soap).
- Gently rub with a soft toothbrush.
- Dry with a soft cloth.
✨ To restore shine: use a jewelry polishing cloth or an gold cleaning solution, following the indicated times, or a suitable ultrasonic cleaner.
Caring for Your Sterling Silver (925) Jewelry
Our silver jewelry is made of 925 silver, also called sterling silver (92.5% pure silver).
Silver is a living material that naturally evolves over time.
Good news: the more you wear your jewelry, the less it oxidizes.
How to prevent silver from oxidizing?
- Wear your jewelry regularly: contact with the skin prevents oxidation.
- Do not leave them in a closed box for a long time: silver oxidizes in the dark.
How to clean silver jewelry?
- Use a bath of lukewarm soapy water and a soft brush or a chamois cloth.
- If the jewelry has blackened or yellowed, clean it with a special silver cloth.
Caring for Cultured Pearl Jewelry
Cultured pearls are living organic materials, delicate by nature.
How to care for cultured pearl jewelry?
- Clean them with a soft cloth and a drop of mild dish soap diluted in lukewarm water.
- Rub by hand or with a microfiber cloth (never a brush).
- Wear them regularly: the natural moisture of your skin preserves their luster.
- Avoid storing them in prolonged darkness: they need light and air.
🌈 Good to know: pearls can naturally change color over time.
Caring for 18K Gold Jewelry (750/1000 gold)
750‰ gold is one of the noblest and most durable materials. It is naturally resistant to oxidation.
How to clean 18-carat gold jewelry?
- Use a lukewarm soapy bath, a specialized gold jewelry cleaner, or a suitable ultrasonic cleaner.
- Dry and polish with a chamois cloth.
Elevate Your Standards
Rolled gold, silver or gold. Elegant and timeless jewelry.
The Art of Thread, The Art of Living
Unique expertise. Each piece of jewelry crafted to order.
Dress Your Body
To be worn in combination, like a second skin.
Elevate Your Standards
Rolled gold, silver or gold. Elegant and timeless jewelry.
General care tips for your YAY jewelry
Store your jewelry in its original pouch or a fabric box, away from humidity.
Avoid shocks and friction between pieces.
Clean them regularly according to their material to preserve their shine.
If in doubt, contact our customer service: we are here to guide you.
Waterproof
The materials used to manufacture our jewelry ensure durability and resistance to daily activities and water.
Free shipping
We offer free delivery in mainland France for purchases over €80.
Handmade in Paris
In our Parisian workshop, our jewelry is handmade to order.
