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Maintenance and care

 

Cris Maria Jewelry pieces are generally made from 925 silver and, when well cared for, will retain their character for a long time, requiring only some simple care and periodic maintenance.

You can prolong the flawless look of your garments by following our recommendations:

1. avoid contact with chemical or abrasive products;
2. remove your garments while showering and avoid direct contact with creams,
cosmetics and perfumes;
3. avoid wearing your clothes while doing physical activity, to avoid perspiration
and physical damage;
4. take your clothes off to sleep to avoid accidental damage;
5. store your items in a closed box in a cool, dry place;

6.never store them in damp places or exposed to light
direct sunlight.

A PRACTICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TIP FOR CLEANING ITEMS:

(do not use on garments with natural stones or pearls)

  1. line a deep plate or bowl with aluminum foil, shiny side up, and place the pieces to be cleaned inside;
  2. add to the container:
    • 1 tablespoon of baking soda;
    •  1 tablespoon of salt;
    • 1 mug of hot water;
  1. stir the mixture, which will have an effervescent effect;
  2. the triggered reaction will clean the parts;
  3. Leave on for 15 minutes;
  4. remove the parts and rinse them;
  5. You can also brush the parts with a soft toothbrush, moistened with soap (just rub the toothbrush on the surface of a wet soap until it creates abundant foam on the brush).
  6. you'll have your parts shiny and clean again from all dirt and oxidation;
  7. don't forget to rinse the aluminum foil and crumple it into a ball; keep it and when you have a big ball you can put it in the yellow recycling bin. 

 

Silver parts

Important tip:

Wear your clothes a lot. Did you know that the more you wear your clothes, with very few exceptions, the better they will look?

Silver 925 is an alloy made up of 92.5% of pure silver and 7.5% of other metals, which gives it greater resistance, but also a greater propensity to oxidize, especially if you don't wear them often and don't store them in the right conditions.

The oxidation of silver is a natural process that alters its appearance, turning it dark and dull. Store your pieces properly when you're not using them and avoid contact with abrasive agents and chemicals to minimize oxidation. 

Golden pieces

Gold-plated pieces undergo a surface treatment that covers them with a film of gold particles, giving them their golden color.

Cris Maria pieces are plated in 24kt gold, 1 or 2 microns thick.

The thicker the plating, the longer the golden appearance of the piece will last. A thicker plating can be requested, subject to quotation.

Gold-plated pieces can be worn normally, although they do require some extra care as the golden color tends to fade over time.

The color can be preserved for longer by avoiding contact with cosmetics, perfumes and creams. Perspiration and water, especially swimming pool water, also contribute to deterioration, so avoid wearing them while playing sports.

Cris Maria offers extra gold plating during the warranty period, upon presentation of the invoice.

Shipping costs are not included. To request this maintenance you should send an email to [email protected] requesting the service.

Size guide

This is International ring size conversion guide. On our product page, reference is always made to the Portuguese scale (EN). 

For more detailed information and sizes of bracelets and necklaces, visit our page here. Size guide

Diameter  Ø (cm) EN EU UK US

1.43

5

45

F1/2

3.25

1.46

6

46

G1/2

3.5

1.49

7

47

H

4

1.53

8

48

I

4.5

1.56

9

49

J

5

1.59

10

50

K

5.25

1.62

11

51

K1/2

5.75

1.65

12

52

L1/2

6

1.69

13

53

M1/2

6.5

1.72

14

54

N

7

1.75

15

55

O

7.25

1.78

16

56

O1/2

7.5

1.81

17

57

P1/2

8

1.85

18

58

Q1/2

8.5

1.88

19

59

R

8.75

1.91

20

60

R1/2

9

1.94

21

61

S1/2

9.25

1.98

22

62

T1/2

10

2.00

23

63

U

10.25

2.04

24

64

V

10.75

2.07

25

65

W

11.25

2.10

26

66

W1/2

11.5

2.13

27

67

X1/2

12

2.17

28

68

Y1/2

12.5

2.20

29

69

Z1/2

12.75

2.23

30

70

Z+1

13