Care Guide.
CARING FOR YOUR JEWELLERY
STERLING SILVER
Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time when exposed to oxygen. To keep it clean and shiny, Emma Field recommends regularly using a polishing cloth and storing jewellery in its box.
For general cleaning, a small amount of mild dish soap in warm water can be used, gently scrubbing with a soft toothbrush. It is also recommended to remove silver jewellery before showering, swimming in pools or the ocean, as salt water and chlorine can cause long-term damage. Jewellery should also be removed when using cleaning chemicals, as these can harm the metal.
GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER
All pieces by Emma Field are plated to withstand regular wear; however, gold plating will naturally wear off over time. To slow this process, it is recommended that jewellery be removed before showering or swimming in pools or the ocean.
GOLD
Gold does not tarnish as easily or as quickly as sterling silver. For general cleaning, a small amount of mild dish soap in warm water can be used, gently scrubbing with a soft toothbrush.
It is still recommended to remove gold jewellery before showering, swimming in pools or the ocean, and when using cleaning chemicals, as these can cause damage over time.
Please email Emma at hello@emmafield.net if you have any further questions.
THOUGHTFULLY MADE
Although precious metals and the jewellery trade come with their own environmental challenges, Emma Field is committed to being as environmentally sustainable as possible. Rather than designing based on fleeting trends or releasing new designs every season, her collections are inspired by the things that truly move her. Many pieces take months or even years of research and design, and they are created to be worn across multiple occasions and built to last.
Emma Field is continually working to improve her practices and make her business more sustainable and eco-friendly. Some of the ways she is doing this include:
METALS AND STONES
Emma uses recycled materials wherever possible and recycles all scrap metal generated during jewellery creation, including clients’ old silver and gold. When using gemstones, she sources from ethical suppliers with whom she has developed long-term relationships.
IN THE WORKSHOP
Any suitable materials generated by the business, such as paper and stationery, are recycled. Chemicals are chosen for their safety and lower environmental impact where available, and all chemicals are disposed of correctly according to manufacturer instructions.
PACKAGING
Emma uses eco-friendly alternatives wherever possible, including paper or compostable materials, and reuses old packaging when feasible. Paper tape, paper labels, and cardboard boxes are used for shipping and can all be recycled together. For filling, shredded paper or recycled tissue from other packages is used. Packaging from suppliers is also reused whenever possible.
All bespoke pieces are presented in beautiful handmade timber boxes from New Zealand, designed for the long-term storage of custom pieces. These boxes include foam, but are intended to last. Most products now come on thick paper cards instead of individual boxes, as Emma found that everyday jewellery is rarely stored in its box, and this transition also reduces foam use.