Most of my smaller jewellery pieces are under the exemption weight for silver (7.78 grams) and therefore not hallmarked, but can be upon request. All gold jewellery (no matter what the weight is) and silver pieces weighing 7.78 grams or more will have been hallmarked before being put up for sale on Etsy, and this will be clearly stated in the item's listing.

Tarnishing is a natural process, not a fault with the jewellery. All sterling silver jewellery will tarnish over time, but is often accelerated by contact with things such as acidic skin pH, make-up, perfume, hairspray, cleaning products, salty air, chlorine, body creams/lotions etc. Reducing your jewellery's exposure to these things, storing it carefully and cleaning it regularly will help to keep it looking its best.

Regularly using a polishing cloth designed especially for jewellery will help to prevent your piece from tarnishing. It may also benefit from an occasional wash in warm, soapy water with a soft, non-scratch brush. If heavy tarnish has built up, you may need to use a specialist jewellery cleaner. Please check the label on such products before purchasing to ensure that they are suitable, particularly if your jewellery is set with pearls or gemstones.

Keep your jewellery in a tarnish-resistant pouch or a lined jewellery box, away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. I do recommend that you take it off when bathing, showering or sleeping. For your own safety, you may wish to remove it when exercising too.

Please be assured that shipping prices are not inflated in any way and reflect the cost to send via the UK postal system, Royal Mail. Although jewellery packages may be small, they often require the purchase of insured delivery due to their value. Tracking, insurance and signed for servies don't come as standard in the UK postal system - there is an additional cost for these on top of the price of postage.