ME SurfSnow's Jewellery pieces are crafted from the finest materials available, all of our Sterling Silver and White Gold Snowflakes and a large number of Surf Bracelets, Necklaces and Earrings have an external Rhodium Plating. Our Yellow Gold Jewellery does not have any plating.

With ME SurfSnow, you do get what you pay for !

Rhodium Plating:

Rhodium is a member of the Platinum family.  However the actual metal Rhodium is far too hard and brittle to actually manufacture Jewellery products from. Therefore a thin coating of Rhodium to the outside of Jewellery is very common amongst higher class Sterling Silver and White Golds.

The electro-deposition of Rhodium assists in the oxidation resistance, gives a shiny white surface like Platinum and retains its brightness for an extended time.

Here are some tips to keep your ME SurfSnow Jewellery clean and bright:

Avoid hand lotions, oil related materials and dirt as much as possible. Do you wonder why after a period of time, your Cubic Zirconia Jewellery does not look as bright & shiny as they used to be, and that happens to diamonds as well? That is because a layer of oil and dirt could have covered the brilliance. Once a Cubic Zirconia gets a layer of these mentioned on the bottom of the stones, the shine and brilliance fades away. It is advisable to remove your Jewellery before applying hand lotion, sunscreen, hairspray and oil related products. Please apply perfumes prior to wearing your Jewellery. Do not spray Perfumes directly onto your Jewellery.

It is also best to remove the Jewellery while exercising, because perspiration can transfer oils from your skin and make a Cubic Zirconia look dull. It is also advisable to remove it before handling harsh chemicals.

We know the above is hard to practice and avoid at times. Therefore when you have noticed that your Jewellery appears dull. It is time to restore the shine and brilliance by cleaning and washing them.

Methods of Cleaning:

1)   Warm soapy water and a soft paintbrush (artist style NOT a toothbrush) can be used to clean most types of jewellery. Simply mix dishwashing liquid with warm water and soak your Jewellery for about 15 minutes. (a dash of cloudy ammonia in this solution is also very effective).

After a few minutes remove your jewellery and then gently brush your jewellery in, around and behind all the stones. Rinse it under warm water and dry with a clean tissue (not one with aloe-vera or eucalyptus oils).

2) Should your Rhodium plating become a little dull, we recommend a very light rub with a soft 100% cotton cloth or a specialized Silver cloth can also be used, however use only very light rubbing.

3) Alternatively purchasing an Ultrasonic Cleaning machine and following the instructions will be even more effective. Avoid having a Jeweller heavily polish your piece if it is Rhodium plated, to prevent the Rhodium being removed.

Please always feel free to contact us if you need assistance with cleaning and caring for your treasured pieces.