materials
The designs featured are made of solid sterling silver, 14k gold or 18k gold. Earwires and posts are made of sterling silver or 14k/18k gold. (Screwback findings are available for earrings.) Please note that all designs can be special ordered in other materials such as white gold, rose gold and platinum. Please call or email for pricing and availability.
The blackened jewelry is “oxidized” sterling silver, this finish does not require polishing.
The pieces are finished with a satin texture and therefore should not be cleaned with a polishing cloth. Please refer to jewelry care (below) to maintain the bright luster of the metal.
jewelry care
Clean jewelry with warm water and a mild soap to remove dirt and oils. An old toothbrush can be great to get into nooks and crevices.
*A brass brush is an excellent tool for cleaning metal as long as it is used with plenty of water and sudsy soap, such as dishwashing soap.
Dip in a liquid tarnish remover such as Ellaner Dip.
Wash jewelry again to thoroughly remove tarnish remover.
Dry thoroughly, use hairdryer if possible.
Note:
Do not submerge hollow jewelry. Use Q-tip or paper towel to apply tarnish remover.
Do not put pearls or other porous stones in tarnish remover, it will damage the luster of the stone (follow all instructions on the bottle). Use Q-tips to apply and clean around delicate stones.
Do not use polishing cloths or paste tarnish removers.
To maintain soft satiny luster of the metal, try rubbing Scotch-brite or medium course steel wool on surface using small circular motions.
Alternative cleaning methods:
Use an old toothbrush and toothpaste to clean and brighten silver. Or use and old toothbrush and baking soda with a little water (a thick paste)to clean and brighten jewelry.
*always rinse and dry jewelry thoroughly.
The blackened jewelry is “oxidized” sterling silver, this finish does not require polishing.
The pieces are finished with a satin texture and therefore should not be cleaned with a polishing cloth. Please refer to jewelry care (below) to maintain the bright luster of the metal.
jewelry care
Clean jewelry with warm water and a mild soap to remove dirt and oils. An old toothbrush can be great to get into nooks and crevices.
*A brass brush is an excellent tool for cleaning metal as long as it is used with plenty of water and sudsy soap, such as dishwashing soap.
Dip in a liquid tarnish remover such as Ellaner Dip.
Wash jewelry again to thoroughly remove tarnish remover.
Dry thoroughly, use hairdryer if possible.
Note:
Do not submerge hollow jewelry. Use Q-tip or paper towel to apply tarnish remover.
Do not put pearls or other porous stones in tarnish remover, it will damage the luster of the stone (follow all instructions on the bottle). Use Q-tips to apply and clean around delicate stones.
Do not use polishing cloths or paste tarnish removers.
To maintain soft satiny luster of the metal, try rubbing Scotch-brite or medium course steel wool on surface using small circular motions.
Alternative cleaning methods:
Use an old toothbrush and toothpaste to clean and brighten silver. Or use and old toothbrush and baking soda with a little water (a thick paste)to clean and brighten jewelry.
*always rinse and dry jewelry thoroughly.