JEWELRY CARE
General care
-in order to keep your pieces looking as fresh as the day you bought them, the general rule is "LASt on, First off." I use untreated metals and natural stones and their worst enemies are moisture, hairspray, Lotion, perfume, etc. Keep your pieces in a dry environment when not in use, and try to take 'em off before doing any activities in the wash room. I strive to make quality, lasting pieces and do my best to test them for strength and durability. however, they are handmade and i don't recommend wearing your jewels whilst lifting heavy objects or doing laborious tasks.
STones
-Due to the porous nature of natural stones, some will become discolored when they come into contact with lotion, cleaning products, soaps, etc.
Tarnishing
-Most metals naturally tarnish (Oxidize) with wear, as they are exposed to moisture and humidity. A unique patina will develop over time, depending on your skin's ph and how/where you wear the piece, particularly on brass and copper elements. In My opinion, this is super cool and interactive and i enjoy the look of patina...but, if you want to keep your pieces looking bright, I sell Polishing cloths that will clean your solid brass, silver and gold/goldfill pieces right on up. Do not use these cloths on plated metals or stones, as the abrasiveness of the polishing compounds can cause damage. brasso and other metal polishes are widely available and work well. just follow the instructions on the bottle.
RePAIRS
Damaged Pieces
-I guarantee my work for normal wear & tear for the first year. If something occurs during this time, please contact me and I'll assess the damage and do my best to fix the piece for free. after one year, I'm happy to fix your damaged piece for the cost of materials and labor.
Lost items
-If you've lost an earring to your pair, I Will be happy to make you another for half the cost of the set.
-Unfortunately, I cannot replace lost items.
*most ooak pieces cannot be replicated as i may not be able to source proper materials.
FAQ
Q: I'm allergic to certain jewelry, can I safely wear yours?
A: The most common jewelry allergy is to nickel and my work is all nickel-free. If you have an issue, please let me know and we’ll see if there’s an alternative solution.
Q: Will this metal turn my skin green and is that safe?
A: some folk's body chemistry will interact with brass and copper in this way, when it's worn close to the body without airflow. don't worry, there's nothing harmful about this reaction and some people actually use it as a gauge of their body's copper levels. to reduce the likelihood of this reaction, avoid moisture while wearing your jewelry.
I don't often make brass and copper pieces that will be worn in direct contact with the skin. My earhooks are always solid sterling or Gold and most of my ring bands are sterling silver, Goldfill or Gold to avoid possible skin reactions.
Q: Where are you located?
A: my studio is based in PUEBLO, Co.
Q: Where can I find your work in person?
A: Check out my stockist list for shops currently carrying my work. I regularly travel to tradeshows and trunk shows, so sign up to receive my non-spammy emails for updates and sales!