Once as a child many years ago...

on a balmy summer's eve.

I sat in the yard at my Mother's side...

and a butterfly lit at my sleeve.

"It's a sign of good luck", my Mother said.

As the butterfly stayed at my arm...

"It's a symbol of all the beauty in life.

Make sure you do it no harm."

First butterflies are eggs and after they hatch...

they see that their life's just beginning.

They're content with their lot in life,

so, they go out on a limb and start spinning.

They stay out awhile in a magic cocoon....

then emerge like flowers in spring.

Then they share the story of their victory and success...

through each of the colors of their wings.

JEWELRY CARE  (STERLING SILVER)

Sterling silver is an alloyed metal, normally made of 92.5% pure silver and other metals.

Sterling silver is a popular metal because of its affordability and malleability, but it also tarnishes quickly because of its composition.

If you’re looking at a piece of jewelry that is darkened or appears dirty, then your silver has tarnished; but, there’s no need to neglect this piece or get rid of it!

Tarnish is simply the result of a chemical reaction with oxygen or sulfur particles in the air. Knowing what’s harmful to your sterling silver jewelry is the best way to combat tarnish.

Here are some simple care and cleaning tips as below:

● Wear it often: your skin’s natural oils will help keep silver jewelry shiny.

● Remove during household chores: Like chlorinated water, perspiration, and rubber will accelerate corrosion and tarnish. It’s a good idea to remove sterling silver completely before cleaning.

● Soap and water: Because of the gentleness of soap & water. Available to shower, remember to rinse off after using shower / shampoo.

● Finish with a polish: After you’ve given your jewelry a good cleaning, you can finish the process by using a polishing cloth that’s specifically for sterling silver.

● Keep in a cool, dark place: as mentioned earlier, sunlight, heat and moisture accelerate tarnishing. Be sure to keep your silver in a cool, dark place.

● Store pieces individually: storing your pieces separately prevents any chance of jewelry scratching or tangling with each other.

Storing sterling silver in the complimentary Meet U® gift pouch will help prevent tarnish.