IMPORTANT General Jewellery Care and Cleaning Information

Put jewellery on last so that it is not sprayed with perfumes and hairspray, and take it off first, before your clothing and before going to bed to avoid it being snagged or crushed.

Remember: Last On, First Off

Sterling Silver may tarnish and oxidise. This is a natural reaction to chemicals in the atmosphere, heat and body oils of the wearer. Discolouration can usually be removed by careful use of a good quality jewellery cleaning cloth. Contact with perfume, hairspray, chlorinated/salt water or household cleaning products should always be avoided. Jewellery should also be removed when showering, sleeping, doing housework, gardening and while doing some sports. Silver is a malleable metal; therefore be gentle with earring posts, clasps etc. as they can be bent or break under excessive force. Gemstones can also scratch, crack or chip if dropped.

Your jewellery, if treated with care, will give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment.

Tips for storing and caring for THOMAS SABO charms and jewellery

Items of THOMAS SABO jewellery are generally made from Sterling Silver. Correct and regular care can prolong the durability of the jewellery.

To ensure you enjoy your precious and beautiful jewellery for as long as possible, you should follow a few basic rules:

• Rings and other items of jewellery should preferably not be worn while working in the house or garden, while swimming (in salt or chlorinated water) or during sports.
• The jewellery should be taken off before going to bed and prior to showering.
• Perfume and hairspray can remove the sheen and the brilliance of the jewellery. For this reason, it is advisable to use perfume, hairspray and other cosmetics before putting on the jewellery.
• Imitation pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise, mother-of-pearl or hematite must not come into contact with perfume, make-up or hairspray. Their coating is damaged by alcohol or other solvents.
  It should be stored separate from other jewellery, ideally in a fabric pouch or wrapped in a soft cloth. This will prevent them from being scratched. Please note: imitation pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise, mother-of-pearl or hematite jewellery must not be exposed to sunlight. Exposure to strong sunlight (UV light) can cause colour changes.
• Enamel is a special powdered glass and may be transparent or opaque. Use a soft dry/dampened cloth to lightly clean the surface. Please wear your enamel jewellery with care. It is a fused glass and will shatter, chip or crack if impact occurs with a hard surface.


Cleaning

Soap, cream and make-up residues can be removed using an ultrasound device. The ultrasound device should not contain aggressive cleaning agents. For best results, use water and a neutral detergent.
For standard commercial silver dipping baths, only silver jewellery dipping baths must be used. In other words: no silver cutlery dipping baths and no gold jewellery dipping baths!
Immerse the jewellery for approx. 10 seconds and then rinse thoroughly under hot water and rub dry using a cloth or a hairdryer.

Blackened items of jewellery should not be cleaned using a silver dipping bath or polished with a silver cloth as these may remove the blackening.

Items of jewellery with imitations pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise, mother-of-pearl or hematite are not suitable for cleaning in a silver dipping bath. These items should be cleaned with a damp soft cloth only – no soap.

Only the silver parts of leather, rubber and silk cords should be cleaned using a silver cloth. Leather and silk cords must not be placed in a silver dipping bath or cleaned in an ultrasound device.

Tips for storing and caring for THOMAS SABO watches

Water resistance

The water resistance of THOMAS SABO watches depends on the model. The scale ranges from simple splash-proof watches (1 ATM) to sports watches designed for swimming (10 ATM).

A water-resistant watch is designed to prevent outside elements such as water, air and dust from entering the watch movement. The watch’s level of water resistance is expressed in »ATM« (»physical standard atmosphere«), a measure for pressure. Buyers can find information regarding ATM on the back of the casing. Please note: the higher the specified value ( from 1 ATM to 30 ATM ),the more resistant your watch will be against water. A watch with water resistance up to 5 ATM can be worn in the shower or bath, but not for diving or swimming. This requires at least 10 ATM.

The water resistance of a watch must be checked professionally over time, since wear, changing batteries or damage to the sealing ring can impair water resistance.

 Cleaning and care

Please observe the following care instructions to ensure a long life for your watch:

• Please avoid exposing your watch to extreme environmental conditions such as strong sunlight or very high or low temperatures. Extreme temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
• Avoid wetness unless your watch is designed to withstand it.
• Leather and satin wristbands cannot tolerate wetness and humidity very well. Please make sure this dry at all times, as they might otherwise become porous and brittle.
• Never actuate the push buttons or adjust the crown under water.
• If water or condensate can be seen inside the glass, have your watch serviced by a professional. Trapped water may impair the function of the watch.
• Avoid extreme shocks or blows. Your watch is designed to withstand blows within the scope of normal use.
• Avoid using soaps or other chemicals that might damage your watch. Chemicals, solvents or greases may discolour or damage the casing and wristband.

You can remove dust or dirt from your watch very easily with a soft, lightly-dampened cloth. Please always use pure water only and no cleaning agents. The cleaning cloth should be untreated (no silver cleaning cloth or the like). Do not immerse your watch in water unless it is water-resistant (see information on the case back).

We recommend having the watch serviced once a year to ensure a long life without malfunctions. The water resistance of the watch, in particular, might be impaired through impact or non-professional opening of the casing; it should therefore be checked regularly.