Jewelry Care

{Sterling Silver}  

To prevent oxidation (which occurs when Silver meets air) store your pieces in their own little zip lock bags. It will preserve the beauty of your piece.

{Patinas}

The blackened patinas that I add to Sterling Silver is through the method of introducing an acid which causes the Silver to darken to colors from dark brown to black. This is not completely permanent and will lighten and change with wear creating an even more "worn in" effect.

To preserve the patina:

1. Do not dip your jewelry in any anti-tarnish liquids or use a anti-tarnish cloth of any kind. 
   
2. Take off jewelry when having constant contact with water.
   
3. If you want to clean the surface, use a soft clean cloth to lightly buff.

The patinas actually look beautiful as they age over time. But if you want to keep it preserved for as long as possible follow the instrctions above.