It is recommended that you remove your jewellery when:
Doing household chores
Exercising
Showering, bathing or swimming in pools or the sea
Using lotions, cosmetics and hair products
Preparing food
Sleeping
Here are a few ways to clean sterling silver:
Gently scrub your silver in warm, soapy water using an old toothbrush.
Line a bowl with tin foil, add a small amount of bicarbonate of soda and hot water, place your silver into the mixture and leave it for five minutes, remove and rinse under warm water.
Buff your silver with a polishing cloth.
Delivery
All items are sent via Royal Mail tracked shipping. Ready to ship items will be posted within 2-3 working days. For bespoke pieces, please allow between 4-6 weeks from your purchase date for your item(s) to arrive.
If you are experiencing any issues with your order please email: ashfordolive@gmail.com.
Ethics and Sustainability
I am developing my jewellery business with ethical and sustainable practices at its core. I use recycled metals and source materials from London-based suppliers. My jewellery boxes are made from FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glue, with foam inserts made from tall oil (a by-product of paper production). Recently, I have started incorporating more gemstones into my work and am keen to ensure they come from reputable, ethical sources. This is an area I am committed to researching and improving. I subscribe to The Ethical Making Resource, a ‘research-led platform for sharing information about responsible and sustainable practice in the jewellery and silversmithing industry.’
