Frequently asked questions

Care for your piece is easy, but essential. For best storage, oil paintings should be placed away from sunlight. This is to protect the resin and pigments in oil paints from yellowing over time. The dark satin pouch that is included with your purchase is ideal for storing. Do not do any strenuous activities with your Casa Catalina Jewelry. It needs to be handled with care. Items that are all metal (sterling silver) can be cleaned gently with an old toothbrush, mild dish soap and warm water. DO NOT use this with oil-painted jewelry. It should be done carefully with gemstones. With pieces that have oil paintings and metal, a soft polishing cloth can be used on metal portion. It is not advised to touch surfaces of gilded (gold) and painted areas. The best way to keep your piece polished is by wearing it. Use a polishing cloth that is yellow or white. The red polishing cloths can stain a gemstone, partiuclarly turquoise. Gemstones can crack if dropped or too much pressure is applied. When removing your jewelry, make sure that the gemstone is facing up and not on a hard surface.