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Care and Complete Information for Your Jewelry, Crystals and Souvenirs

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The jewelry and crystals you choose from Selena-Fashion.eu are hand-selected, crafted and packaged with attention to detail, so that you receive a piece that looks beautiful, carries value and is ready to give as a gift.

In this guide you will find the most important advice on caring for, storing and safely using jewelry made with natural stones, stainless steel, crystals, orgonites and decorative souvenirs.

Natural Stone Jewelry

Made from natural minerals, each with its own unique colors, inclusions, energy and structure.
Stones are not a factory-made material — they are natural and individual, and they carry symbolism that many people value for its emotional, healing and energetic effects.

Stainless Steel Jewelry

Stainless steel jewelry (316L medical-grade stainless steel) is exceptionally durable, does not rust and does not change color.
It is suitable for people looking for modern, long-lasting accessories for everyday wear.

Decorative Souvenirs and Energy Items

This category includes:

decorative gemstone trees
orgonites (pyramids, pendants, keychains)
energy plates
talismans

They are intended for decoration, energy balancing or creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Caring for Natural Stone Jewelry

Avoid Contact with Water, Perfume and Cleaning Products

Water and chemicals can damage some stones, alter their color or affect the metal.

👉 Take your jewelry off first and put it on last.

Remove Jewelry During Exercise, Showering or Heavy Sweating

Sweat contains salts that can damage the stone or metal elements.
Elastic cords lose their elasticity when they are frequently wet or subjected to strain.

👉 Give your jewelry time to “rest” while you exercise.

Clean with a Soft, Dry Cloth

Some stones are soft (moonstone, fluorite, sodalite) and can be scratched by abrasives.

👉 Gentle movements are completely sufficient.

Store Separately

Keep pieces in a pouch, box or soft compartment so they do not scratch one another.

💧Stones That Do NOT Like Water

These minerals can be damaged, become cloudy, partially dissolve or crack when they come into contact with water:

❌ Highly Sensitive to Water (Absolutely NO Water):

Selenite
Howlite
Calcite (including blue calcite, copper calcite)
Malachite
Azurite
Labradorite with many microcracks
Pyrite (rusts)
Opal
Lepidolite
Angelite
Sodalite (may fade)
Rose Quartz
Citrine

⚠️ Sensitive – Water Is NOT Recommended:

Moonstone
Sunstone
Rhodochrosite
Rhodonite
Aventurine (some types are pressed)
Fluorite
Sphalerite
Jadeite (natural jadeite is stable, but dyed varieties are not!)

✔️ Stones That Are NOT Problematic in Water (Full List):

Clear Quartz
Amethyst
Agate
Jasper
Onyx
Tiger’s Eye
Hematite (but not suitable for salt water)
Obsidian
Tourmaline (black – yes; colored varieties – gently)

💡 All jewelry should be protected from salt water.

Special Care Tips for Metals and Elastic Components

Silver (925)

Silver naturally tarnishes – this is NOT a defect, but a reaction with:
• oxygen
• sweat
• perfume
• soaps

Tips:

clean only with a special silver polishing cloth
do not leave it in damp places
avoid water + chlorine
ideally store it in a closed pouch

💡 Quick trick:
Place the silver jewelry in a bowl with warm water + baking soda + foil – 10 minutes → the shine returns.
(But NOT for gold, and NOT for jewelry with glued stones.)

Stainless Steel (316L)

The most resistant to water and everyday wear.

Tips:

it can get wet (including while showering)
it does not rust
it does not change color
clean with a cloth or soapy water

Ideal for:
— men’s accessories
— everyday jewelry
— necklaces and bracelets that are worn frequently

🟡 Gold (14K / 18K / Gold Plating)

Solid Gold:

It never changes.
Only dust/soap can build up on it → clean with mild soap + water.

Gold-Plated Jewelry:

The plating can wear away, so:

avoid perfume
avoid creams
do not rub vigorously
store separately

Elastic Cords (for Stretch Bracelets)

Elastic cords are very strong, but:

Tips:

DO NOT pull hard
remove during workouts and showering
avoid sweat, creams and salt water
if you have a bracelet with heavy stones → do not wear it every day

💡 Elastic cord lasts 6–18 months depending on use.

Wires (Stainless Steel, Copper, Silver-Plated, Gold-Plated)

Stainless Steel:

the most durable
do not rust
hardly bend

Copper / Silver-Plated / Gold-Plated:

do not like water
can tarnish
can be scratched by hard stones

Tips:

always remove before showering
keep away from perfume
do not sleep wearing them

Orgonites and Natural Gemstone Trees – Care and Energy

Orgonites (Pyramids, Keychains, Pendants)

Orgonites are stable and durable because they are made from resin, metal and crystals.
They do not require special physical care, but they benefit from:

being wiped periodically with a soft, dry cloth
being kept in a space with clean energy
being placed where air or light can move around them
(optional) being recharged on selenite

💛 Orgonites should not remain wet for long periods — the resin is resistant, but the metal parts may tarnish slightly.

Natural Gemstone Trees (Feng Shui Trees)

Decorative trees are delicate, shaped by hand and beautiful to display.
To preserve them:

remove dust with a soft brush or dry cloth
do not expose them to direct sunlight for long periods (some stones may fade)
do not wet the metal base
if the branches bend — you can gently reshape them by hand
place the tree where there is a flow of energy (near a window, on a desk, in the living room)

💛 The tree is an energetic accent and works best when placed in a clean and tidy space.