Materials & Care

Always store your jewellery pieces individually, preferably in your Thatype Leather bag come with your order. Particular care should be taken with gemstones to ensure that they do not knock against one another when stored. Also remember to keep your chains fastened so they don’t become tangled.

Your jewellery is particularly susceptible to damage from the effects of chemicals present in perfume, hairspray, make-up, nail polish remover, body oils, sun tan lotion and deodorant.

Do not keep jewellery in direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause many gemstones to fade and lose their colour. Amethyst, rose quartz, chalcedony and smokey quartz are just some of the gemstones that can become paler from exposure to sunlight.

How should I clean my jewellery?

Each jewellery piece comes with a small polishing cloth.  

To remove dirt or other debris, lightly dab with water and dry completely with a clean cotton towel. After the jewellery piece has been dried completely. Rub the cloth over it to polish.

For quick touch-ups skip the water and polish with the cloth only.

Keep away from chlorine & keep jewellery in the box it came with when not wearing.

What can erode or dully my jewellery?

Do not swim or shower while wearing gold-plated or silver jewellery, and remove rings when washing your hands. Chlorine, salt water and fresh water can damage precious metals and gemstones by dulling or eroding them.

Gold and silver are particularly susceptible to damage from chlorine, which can permanently damage or discolour them. Soapy water when bathing and showering can also leave a thin film, which makes the metal seem dull.

Tricks of the trade for metal allergies

If you are allergic to gold-plated earrings, or get a rash or itchy reaction when wearing them, try putting a little bit of clear nail varnish on the post and scroll. When it eventually wears off just re-apply it.

Metals & Gemstones

18ct Gold Plated

All our jewellery are produced in 18ct gold-plated brass metal with a layer of 18ct gold in a 3 micron thickness. By using 18ct gold plated metal, which has allowed us to develop pieces which are fashionable, durable and affordable. 

Thatype Gemstones

We source semi-precious gemstones and crystals for their clarity and depth of colour. Our team work to create our own special shapes and hand cuts to make all Thatype gemstones unique. Each gemstone has a special colour, birthplace and story. Some are believed to have spiritual powers, but all of them share a common beauty. 

Cubic Zirconia Or 'CZ'

At Thatype, we use Cubic Zirconia, offering a durable and affordable alternative to diamonds. You get the look without the price point!