Jewelry Care

I will notate in each product description all materials used for your piece, and a "care" card will be included with your order.

Pendants, earrings, enameled pieces and bezel-set stones are made from fine (pure) silver (99.9% silver). Bracelets, ear wires and wire wrappings are made from sterling silver (92.5 silver and 7.5 other metals). Fine silver is a little softer than sterling because it's pure silver. My pieces are substantial but not heavy. I tumble each piece 4+ hours for strength and durability. Fine silver is brighter than sterling and does not tarnish as fast. Keeping any silver in an air tight container will slow down this natural process. Polishing papers, and anti-tarnish bags come with your order. Use a light touch when polishing as not to remove the artistic patina. Afterwards, you can also buff with an old soft t-shirt or microfiber cloth.

If you were to get any silver piece wet, dry promptly with a soft t-shirt as not to leave water marks on the silver. Do not wear in the shower, pool, hot tub or ocean.

Enamel. The base for my enameled pieces is made from fine silver. Storing in an air tight place will slow down the oxidation. Polishing papers (see above) are included with your order if needed on any parts that are silver including the cloisonné wires. Do not submerge your piece in water. Do not use any harsh chemicals. The enamel is very strong, but it is glass and can chip if dropped or hit on a hard surface. 

Glass "Lampwork" Beads. Even though all my glass beads are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability, they are still glass, so treat with care the way you would any fine jewelry.  

Gemstones. Follow the silver instructions above for the silver bezel setting. Do not submerge your bezel set gemstones under water. You can rub over the stones with an old soft t-shirt or microfiber cloth.

Leather Wrap Bracelets. Do not get wet. Avoid hitting the Swarovski crystals on hard surfaces.

Important: Small items can be a choking or other hazard. Please keep jewelry away from small children and pets. My jewelry is made from fine silver and sterling silver. If you are allergic to either, please do not wear my jewelry.

Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact me.