Caring for your Italian charm bracelet is easy! By taking a few simple steps you can ensure a long life for your Italian charm collection. Italian charms made from high quality stainless steel should not tarnish with daily wear. However, oils from your skin and exposure to dirt or even hairspray will eventually dull the appearance of charms. As with all jewelry, charms are easiest to keep looking great if you clean them on a regular basis.

What to Do:

• Clean your charms by gently wiping them with a soft cleaning cloth. Doing this once a week will keep grime off of your jewelry and maintain its sparkle and gleam. A simple jewelry polishing cloth is perfect for this purpose.
• When you are not wearing your charm bracelet, store it in a separate container from other jewelry. This will prevent the charms from rubbing against other jewelry and becoming scratched. Try storing your charms in either plastic zip lock bags or soft jewelry bags.

What to Avoid:

• Avoid showering or swimming while wearing your Italian charm bracelet.
• Keep your charms away from chemicals or cleaning solvents. For example, it is a good idea to remove your bracelet when you wash dishes.
• Remove your bracelet while participating in sports. Italian charms are durable but avoiding any rough contact will preserve the life of your bracelet.
• Take special care when wearing, or cleaning, dangling charm bracelets. The dangling pieces are strongly adhered to the charm, but remain especially delicate. Handle with extra care to avoid damage to these fun styles.