CARING FOR YOUR ANTIQUITY JEWELRY

The ancient settings used in the Anciennes jewelry have already survived
hundreds, even thousands of years. With some attention to careful handling and
storage, there is every reason your antiquity should survive for generations to
come. Here are a few simple steps for the care of your antiquity:

Handling and Storage
• Handle ancient artifacts gently - especially those made of bronze.
• Store artifact jewelry away from other jewelry in a cushioned, enclosed box.
• Store your antiquity in a dry place. If you live in a humid climate, store with a pack of
  silica gel (easily purchased online) which will act as a drying agent.

Cleaning
• Do not attempt to clean your antiquity jewelry with chemicals, ultrasound equip-
  ment, heat or other modern methods, as this could seriously harm ancient metal.
• Any of the attached gemstones can be polished with a soft brush or cloth.

Bronze Disease
• Bronze Disease is characterized by a light green powder on the item’s surface.
• The powder sheds easily, leaving deep scars, and, if unchecked, will eventually destroy
  the piece.
• The following article by Bruce Nesset details symptoms and cure for Bronze Disease.

Questions? Defer to an Expert/Contact Us
• When in doubt about the cleaning and preservation of an antiquity, leave treatment to
  an experienced antiquities expert.
• Museums and galleries specializing in ancient art should be able to refer you to
  qualified specialists.
• If you have questions or concerns about your antiquity, email us at:
  info@jillvacarra.com