Jewelry Care

Maya Jewelry designs are created with intention and integrity and are constructed to withstand the test of time. In fact, we are so confident in this that all of our products come with a 100% manufacturer guarantee. The information below will help you form a long-term relationship with your new Maya treasures, just as we intended. We are a corporate sponsor of the Association of Professional Piercers and our manufacturing practices are compliant with their jewelry standards in addition to other global regulations.

Taking proper care of your plated and solid metal jewelry is very important to ensure your designs will last as long as possible. While wearing your jewelry, we recommend that you avoid water, skincare products, and cosmetics. Store your jewelry out direct sun and/or damp environments. Water, especially chlorinated and saltwater, can erode and oxidize the plating. Everyday products like hair products, cosmetics, lotions, household cleaners, etc can contain chemicals that will permanently damage your jewelry. Your own sweat and body PH can wear down the plating, so please remove your non-solid gold jewelry before working out or sleeping.

- Store your jewelry in a cloth bag or box with silica gel packs to help prevent oxidation. Store pairs of jewelry separately so they do not touch.

- Do not use traditional jewelry cleaners or any other chemical-filled solution on your plated jewelry.

- Polish your jewelry lightly with a microfiber polishing cloth monthly. Keep your cloth clean by storing it in a bag and replace the cloth when it turns black with tarnish. Do not apply too much pressure when using the cloth or it can rub off the plating.

- As always, we offer a 100% manufacturing guarantee on all of our products. If you have an issue with any of our products please contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

All of our jewelry designs are handcrafted originals. Depending on each design, available materials include:

-14 Karat yellow, rose, and palladium-based white gold

-925 silver

-14K yellow and rose gold plating

-hand-forged brass, copper, and white brass

We use vegan and all-natural polishing compounds in our production process. Our manufacturing process is compliant with APP jewelry standards and each product page contains information on material and sizing availability. All of our jewelry is designed with integrity so that it can withstand extended wear with proper care. We guarantee our jewelry 100% against manufacturer defects. All metal oxidizes more quickly when left out in the open air because of exposure to moisture. We recommend an appropriate microfiber polishing cloth for maintenance, but please be mindful to avoid putting too much pressure on the jewelry when you polish as it may degrade the gold plating.

Latches:
Gently open and close designs with latches to ensure longevity. Our latches are designed to be adjustable so if your hanging jewelry becomes loose you can gently adjust the latches with brass jaws or bring them to your reputable local piercing studio for assistance. If you feel the latch isn't working easily we are also able to help, get in touch with us before attempting to repair it yourself.

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All of our septums are 14 Karat gold and are nickel free. Our original septums are available in 14g clickers or 16g seam rings. Many of our clients prefer clicker designs because they can be taken in and out at home. Our seam rings should be taken in and out by a professional. However if you are comfortable inserting and removing seam rings, please support the wearable surface where it meets the base of the design. When opening/ closing, do not overly bend the piece as the soft gold can lose its shape or snap. For information on gold care please see below.

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Our threadless ends are 14 Karat gold and are nickel-free. Our endscome with a steel pin that is universally compatible with all reputable threadless posts. Posts are sold separately at your esteemed local piercing studio; to find our stockists please visit our Find A Store page. Our ends are delivered with straight pins so that you can adjust them to your perfect fit. If you are unfamiliar with bending threadless end pins or do not know the appropriate size post, we recommend that you go to your favorite local studio for assistance. For information on gold care, please see below.

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- Solid Gold:
We produce solid 14K yellow, rose, and palladium-based white gold.

- Silver:
On its own, silver is very soft. That is why we use the highest quality 925 sterling silver, an alloy made up of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Our silver jewelry has the strength and durability for you to wear our designs with pride, time and time again.

- Gold Plating:
Our gold-plated designs house 14K yellow or rose gold plating. We apply 3 microns of gold plating to all of our pieces, which is triple the industry standard. We guarantee that your plated pieces will withstand the test of time with proper care. Please be advised that gold plating can wear off with time, some hair and body products, water, saltwater, chlorine, and any harsh chemicals or jewelry cleaners can affect the platings integrity. Avoid direct contact with other metals and never sleep, shower, swim, or work out wearing your fine jewelry.

- Brass:
Our brass is 100% lead-free and contains less than .01% nickel. Although most people are able to wear brass, some people with metal sensitivities may have reactions to brass. To showcase its brilliance, you can always keep it bright and shiny with a good polishing cloth. We also suggest keeping your pieces dry, away from products and chemicals, and storing your pieces in a dry location.

- Copper:
Our copper is 100% pure copper, rich in luster. Although many people love the patinated look of copper, you can keep it from oxidizing with a good polishing cloth. We also suggest keeping your pieces dry, away from products and chemicals, and store your pieces in a dry location.

- White Brass:
White brass is an alloy of brass, zinc, and nickel. We do not advise those with nickel sensitivities to purchase or wear white brass. Instead, go for silver- you deserve it.

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