Care

Our pieces are made to stay with you for a long time. We don’t mind if a piece of jewellery changes slightly over the years: metals are living materials. They age and react differently to air, humidity, water and even our own skin.

What matters is understanding the material you’re wearing and knowing how to care for it.

Bronze and Silver

Bronze and silver are natural metals. You can wear them every day, and it’s perfectly fine to get them wet.

Over time — especially if you live near the sea, there’s a lot of humidity, or your jewellery has been stored away for a while — they may darken or develop a slight patina. This is completely normal and doesn’t mean your jewellery is damaged.

They’re easy to clean. A silver polishing cloth or metal polish will bring back the shine to both silver and bronze. One little trick we often use when we’re in a hurry is toothpaste.

Gold-Plated Pieces

Our gold-plated pieces are also made to last, but their finish needs a little extra care.

Gold plating is a layer of gold applied over another metal. Over the years, friction, water, sweat, perfumes and cosmetics can gradually affect that finish.

That doesn’t mean you should save your jewellery for special occasions — we want you to wear it. Just remember that the better you care for it, the longer it will keep its original finish.

Avoid applying perfumes and creams directly onto your jewellery and, whenever possible, take it off before showering, swimming in the sea or pool, or exercising.

To clean it, use only a soft cloth. No metal polish or abrasive products on gold-plated pieces.

And if, after years of wearing it, your piece needs a little attention from us — a fresh layer of gold plating and some TLC — just get in touch.

Gold and Gemstones

Gold needs very little care to stay beautiful. You can wear it, get it wet and go about your everyday life.

Every now and then, you can clean it with warm water, a little mild soap and a very soft brush to remove any traces of cream, oils or dirt and bring back its shine.

When it comes to gemstones, we prefer to be a little more careful. Every stone is different, and some are more delicate than others, so avoid harsh chemicals and strong knocks.

And if one day your Pena needs a clean, a repair or a little love, just write to us. We’ll figure it out together.