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From my hEart,
for your joy
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I make my jewellery primarily of natural materials and all jewellery made of natural materials will change over time. Brass that is left untouched will develop a layer of tarnish over time, wood will change colour and the surface of stones and gems will change as you wear it. I invite you to love your jewellery as it changes and clean your jewellery if you want to restore some of its polish.
Brass
Brass is an alloy of copper and zink. It is resistant to corrosion, including galvanic corrosion from saltwater. Brass can leave a green residue on your skin which is caused by the oxidation. It’s simply a copper carbonate residue that is left on the skin.
Gems/gemstones
The vast majority of gems are minerals that have been chosen for their beauty and durability, then cut and polished. Certain rocks (like lapis lazuli) and organic material (like pearls and amber) are often counted as gemstones as well.
Copper & 925 silver
Copper is a red-orange metal that darkens to a brown color as it is exposed to air. If it is exposed to air and water, it will form a verdigris of blue-green. 925 silver means it consists of 92.5% silver mixed with copper or some other metal. It tarnishes and darkens over time.
Wood & feathers
The wooden beads in my creations comes from all kinds of different wood and the feathers comes primarily from roosters.
Waxed linen & elastics
I use waxed linen cord for some of the necklaces and high quality elastics for the bracelets.
Crystal & glass
Glass and crystal beads all have different names and production methods. The main component of glass however is silica (sand quartz), lime and soda or potash. Glass beads tend to be lightweight while crystal beads are often heavier.