The finish and patination of your jewellery will develop naturally as it's worn. Particularly pieces such as bracelets and rings that are more exposed to everyday life. High areas become burnished and shinier, little indentations begin to appear, patination gradually wears or grows in interesting ways. They begin to take on a finish and character that is uniquely yours.
Both copper and Sterling silver will naturally oxidise and darken when they come into contact with skin, air and the environment.
Copper tends to react much more readily therefore each piece of my copper jewellery has been individually treated with a special museum quality skin safe wax to help seal its unique patina and protect against oxidisation. If worn regularly the seal will eventually wear off and the natural process of oxidation will take place which results in the copper darkening, particularly rings as they get the most wear and tear. However, since everyone is different some people may find that copper reacts with their skin much more than others which causes the metal (and their skin) to take on a green patina. This can be true with Sterling silver too as it has some copper content to give it durability. This reaction is due to skin acidity which can be different from person to person and can even change from day to day. The patina is completely harmless and can be simply washed from the skin and buffed off the piece. I do offer a resealing service including a heavier duty protective coating should this be required. Please enquire for details.
Protect all of your jewellery as much as you can from excessive heat, sunlight, sweat, swimming pools and chlorinated water, chemicals and cosmetics. Remove your jewellery before bathing, swimming, using household cleaners and bleach, putting on lotion, perfume or makeup.
All jewellery will benefit from being stored carefully to minimise air contact whilst not being worn. If possible keep cool and dry in an anti-tarnish box, pouch or cloth. Alternatively wrap in a soft cloth inside a sealable plastic bag. If your jewellery starts to dull just buff gently with a soft cloth.
You may of course occasionally wish to have your jewellery re-polished or refinished to restore it's original surface or patination. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss the options.
I hope you enjoy wearing your jewellery as much as I love creating it for you.
Both copper and Sterling silver will naturally oxidise and darken when they come into contact with skin, air and the environment.
Copper tends to react much more readily therefore each piece of my copper jewellery has been individually treated with a special museum quality skin safe wax to help seal its unique patina and protect against oxidisation. If worn regularly the seal will eventually wear off and the natural process of oxidation will take place which results in the copper darkening, particularly rings as they get the most wear and tear. However, since everyone is different some people may find that copper reacts with their skin much more than others which causes the metal (and their skin) to take on a green patina. This can be true with Sterling silver too as it has some copper content to give it durability. This reaction is due to skin acidity which can be different from person to person and can even change from day to day. The patina is completely harmless and can be simply washed from the skin and buffed off the piece. I do offer a resealing service including a heavier duty protective coating should this be required. Please enquire for details.
Protect all of your jewellery as much as you can from excessive heat, sunlight, sweat, swimming pools and chlorinated water, chemicals and cosmetics. Remove your jewellery before bathing, swimming, using household cleaners and bleach, putting on lotion, perfume or makeup.
All jewellery will benefit from being stored carefully to minimise air contact whilst not being worn. If possible keep cool and dry in an anti-tarnish box, pouch or cloth. Alternatively wrap in a soft cloth inside a sealable plastic bag. If your jewellery starts to dull just buff gently with a soft cloth.
You may of course occasionally wish to have your jewellery re-polished or refinished to restore it's original surface or patination. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss the options.
I hope you enjoy wearing your jewellery as much as I love creating it for you.