To keep your new Hoopla jewelry beautiful please read and follow these tips:  Avoid cleaning your jewelry in solvents or "dips" that promise quick cleaning. These can damage the finish and discolor polished stones and shells. It also changes the finish on some silver. Use a soft polishing cloth to keep silver shiny. Storing your pieces in ziplock bags will slow the tarnishing of silver. Never wear your jewelry to swim, shower, or sunbathe. When dressing, always put jewelry on last, as the chemicals in some lotions and hair products can be damaging. Should your jewelry need more than wiping with a cloth, simply rinse with cool water and dry with a soft cloth. Storing pieces separately will keep soft stones from being scratched.