Betty Belts Jewelry Care & FAQs

We recommend removing sterling chains & clasped cords when sleeping to avoid tangling, especially in hair. Avoid wearing any jewelry at any time when using chemicals, especially hydrogen peroxide or bleach, dipping into a chlorinated pool or hot tub, and hot springs too! Silver can instantly tarnish in either situation!
We also ask that you avoid immersing any bezel set pieces that have a closed back to avoid water getting trapped inside, which can cause spotting. Open back designs like the Marion and drilled designs like the Maddie are the best choices if you want to wear your sea glass in the water a lot.

• Click here to read more in-depth information about how to care for your sterling silver!  

Our surf resin pieces are incredibly durable and made to last, however, they do require the proper care! Due to the natural strength of resin, your jewelry has very simple care instructions. Be sure to stay away from harsh chemicals or sharp/rough surfaces to preserve the integrity of the jewelry. 

• If the setting of your resin piece is silver, see our silver care page. If your resin came attached to our hand-braided cords, then check out our cord care page. 

These precious pearls and shells require a little more love and attention due to their natural needs (i.e. oxygen and moisture). The main things to know are to keep these pieces in open air, out of the sun, and away from any hard or sharp objects/surfaces to avoid abrasion. Natural pearls and shells can scratch a little easier than other materials, such as resin or sea glass.  

• Click here to read more in-depth information about how to care for your pearls and shells! 

Our hand-braided cords are durable enough to withstand everyday wear, bodies of water, and most activities. Keep your braided cords away from any super harsh chemicals that may damage the integrity of the cord, and you're all good! 

• Check out our blog page for more information on cord care!

The most important part of care for your Betty jewelry made with gold vermeil is to take it off during an activity that might damage the 24K gold finish. We create our golden betty designs with a .925 sterling silver base. Gold is a soft metal, so anything abrasive or chemically harsh will scratch or compromise the gold surface, leaving the silver base to show. Be especially careful in chlorinated water, as this is incredibly damaging to the jewelry! The coating's lifespan will vary depending on how hard you wear it, but we find that most customers get about a year or two before the silver starts to show through. Once this happens, we have options including our recycling program or a gold jewelry redip. (excludes chains)

• Check out the Betty Gold FAQ to read more in-depth information about how to care for your gold!  

We offer a gold vermeil re-dip of your jewelry, which means we'll re-plate the 24K gold coating over your sterling Betty Design--making it look brand new again. Please visit the links below for full details.

GOLD VERMEIL REPLATING SERVICE 

For most items the answer is yes, exceptions are all sea glass rings and pieces with a closed bezel on the back that have the potential to get water trapped underneath the glass. It is less noticeable with our darker colored glass, but still possible.

Showering and washing your hands are totally fine, but avoid underwater immersion to prevent water spotting. If water spotting does occur, we can clean & reset them for you for a small fee (silver only).

Looking for a water-safe option? We recommend our Marion or Reversible Pendants! Those will not get water spotting due to their open backs.

You can also look into our shell designs, which are water safe!

Yes!

Our Betty Care Card gives great tips and tricks for you to keep all of your Betty treasures in the best condition possible.

You can get a nifty ring sizer for only $2 in our online shop, or feel free to pop into your local jeweler to get your fingers sized & you'll be sure to get the right size in your order.