Shipping
I usually send out items within a week. I send through the USPS (Post Office). Shipping charge is 5.00, unless you need expedited shipping. I will forward tracking info as soon as I ship.
Guarantee
I want you to be happy with your purchase, and I guarantee each piece to be free of defects. I will change the length of your necklace or size your ring purchase if you need it.
Exchanges can be made, but no returns please.
Buying a ring? If you know your size, great! If not, I can send you a plastic ring sizer.
Metals and Care
What's the difference between fine and sterling silver? Fine silver is as pure as you get, or 99.9% pure, with some trace elements that are considered not removable. It is softer than sterling, has a brighter finish and does not tarnish. That doesn't mean that it doesn't get dirty, however, and I recommend cleaning your pieces with Dawn dishwashing soap to remove oils and following up with a polishing cloth available at drug stores. Keep your jewelry in an anti-tarnish or an airtight pouch to maintain the polish. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver with the remaining percentage being copper. All the silver I use is nickel free. Silver jewelry can be cleaned in an ultra-sonic device, but never put a pearl in anything but soap or water. You can also clean silver with baking soda, and this is o.k. for pearls as well. Simply make a paste with water and rinse off, or use it dry. White toothpaste works well also; rub it on and rinse it off. This process will clean any of my jewelry. If you have purchased Roman glass, however, only use a polishing cloth on the silver areas, and avoid the surface of the glass.
Oxidized Jewelry
The ancient artifact collection in particular is predominately oxidized sterling silver. This requires very little maintenance; just cleaning with Dawn or Windex will remove oils and dirt. Do not use a polishing cloth as this will erode the oxidized finish, making it brighter and the details less visible. The process of oxidation is achieved through a chemical reaction with the metal and is not a coating.
Pearl Care 101
Traditionally pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Avoid chemicals, especially vinegar, as this will dissolve your pearls. Soap and water is fine, and if you are trying to clean the Calla Lily, use a little baking soda paste on an old toothbrush to clean inside the calla lily. Baking soda will not hurt the pearl.
If you really want a good cleaning, you can send your piece to me, and I will clean it for you and return it!
I usually send out items within a week. I send through the USPS (Post Office). Shipping charge is 5.00, unless you need expedited shipping. I will forward tracking info as soon as I ship.
Guarantee
I want you to be happy with your purchase, and I guarantee each piece to be free of defects. I will change the length of your necklace or size your ring purchase if you need it.
Exchanges can be made, but no returns please.
Buying a ring? If you know your size, great! If not, I can send you a plastic ring sizer.
Metals and Care
What's the difference between fine and sterling silver? Fine silver is as pure as you get, or 99.9% pure, with some trace elements that are considered not removable. It is softer than sterling, has a brighter finish and does not tarnish. That doesn't mean that it doesn't get dirty, however, and I recommend cleaning your pieces with Dawn dishwashing soap to remove oils and following up with a polishing cloth available at drug stores. Keep your jewelry in an anti-tarnish or an airtight pouch to maintain the polish. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver with the remaining percentage being copper. All the silver I use is nickel free. Silver jewelry can be cleaned in an ultra-sonic device, but never put a pearl in anything but soap or water. You can also clean silver with baking soda, and this is o.k. for pearls as well. Simply make a paste with water and rinse off, or use it dry. White toothpaste works well also; rub it on and rinse it off. This process will clean any of my jewelry. If you have purchased Roman glass, however, only use a polishing cloth on the silver areas, and avoid the surface of the glass.
Oxidized Jewelry
The ancient artifact collection in particular is predominately oxidized sterling silver. This requires very little maintenance; just cleaning with Dawn or Windex will remove oils and dirt. Do not use a polishing cloth as this will erode the oxidized finish, making it brighter and the details less visible. The process of oxidation is achieved through a chemical reaction with the metal and is not a coating.
Pearl Care 101
Traditionally pearls should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Avoid chemicals, especially vinegar, as this will dissolve your pearls. Soap and water is fine, and if you are trying to clean the Calla Lily, use a little baking soda paste on an old toothbrush to clean inside the calla lily. Baking soda will not hurt the pearl.
If you really want a good cleaning, you can send your piece to me, and I will clean it for you and return it!
