Caring for your Oh Voilà Products

Caring and Cleaning Instructions

Beads and Charms

Natural tarnishing of the beads and charms may occur due to wear and tear, as well as by the acidity of your skin. Avoid contact with water, perfumes, body lotions and other chemicals. Use a liquid or gel based cleaner instead of abrasive cleaners or polishes to restore your product’s natural patina.

All beads and charms are made out of a nickel free, tin based metal alloy. However they are stated on-site as nickel free because the local factory does not use any nickel in the casting or plating process of Oh Voilà products. Please be aware that nickel is used in this factory for other products.

Fabric and Ribbon Cleaning

The ribbons and Shweshwe fabric used in some pieces are easy to clean. Pull all the charms and beads to one side, wet the area that is soiled, squeeze a small amount of detergent into your hands and gently rub over the wet area. Rinse with warm water until all the detergent has gone. Take care not to get water over the remainder of the jewellery piece. Hang up to dry. If needed, iron the Shweshwe on low heat.

Silk Cleaning

The silk is handpainted, but colourfast and washable. In between the beads or charms, hand wash the silk area with lukewarm water. Pat dry between two towels and hang up to dry. If needed, iron on very low heat.

Leather Cleaning and Maintaining

Use professional leather conditioners to improve the overall lifespan of the leather and suede straps, making the material more resistant to water and humidity, while keeping it soft and supple. Stains should be removed immediately before a substance has a chance to soak in or dry onto the material. The cleaning of leather should be done gently, by hand, with a very soft and dry cloth. It is recommended that you use a mild professional and chemical free cleaner.

This advice comes to you directly from the manufacturer of the product.