Product maintenance

Giovanni Raspini’s jewels are produced in Sterling Silver, some are gold plated with plating bath method. All products are protected from oxidation and deterioration of the surface. Each of our creations is designed, modelled, made and packaged exclusively within the company, and made by hand with great care and infinite passion, through the ancient lost wax technique for casting. This is why every product retains unique characteristics and imperfections due to craftsmanship. Each product is absolutely free of nickel.

Giovanni Raspini creations are made to be worn every day and in all occasions. For this reason they rarely require special maintenance, particularly when handled and cleaned gently and kept in the appropriate manner. Being precious objects, they demand a few simple precautions, actions of care aimed at preserving their beauty and splendour through time.
The normal daily use and external factors such as air humidity, temperature, pollution levels, contact with cosmetics and skin perspiration may reduce the brightness of the silver surfaces and change the appearance of the original to darker and opaque colours. The extent and speed of the phenomenon are not predictable since they depend on several factors: to keep the process under control one should minimize the contact of silver jewellery with detergents, creams, perfumes and water, especially swimming pool (chlorine) water and hot springs (sulfur); in general one should avoid direct contact with any substance containing alcohol.
Finally, a good habit to preserve jewellery is to store each item separately in individual bags or boxes, soft and clean, in a dry place, away from sources of heat and generally protected from agents that may affect them.

In order to mantain the product clean and shiny we advise to polish the surface regularly with a soft cloth, but take special care of the jewellery finish and of any stones.
In the case of extremely worn out products, one may use non-abrasive products specially designed and generally used for cleaning jewellery. The majority of products for cleaning silver available on the market may, in fact, be used safely if handled properly, but it is important to pay attention to products that contain ammonia, alcohol, acids or chemicals that may be too aggressive.