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Do you own a piece of silver jewellery that has been blackened as part of the design?  Did you know that in reference to silver jewellery the terms oxidized, blackened, antiqued and patinated all mean the same thing?   In this blog post we're diving into blackened silver jewellery and the undeniable charm it brings to these unique pieces.  We explore the process of achieving this distinctive patina, why we use this technique and how to properly care for your blackened silver jewellery.      In the world of jewellery, where creativity abounds, artisans are constantly seeking new ways to captivate the senses and create...

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SILVER JEWELLERY While it may be a myth that magpies and crows are attracted to shiny things, it's certainly true for us humans!   There's just nothing like the beautiful shine of silver to entrance us, as it has done for thousands and thousands of years.  Did you know that the ancient Egyptians prized silver more highly than gold? According to colour psychology, silver is calming, soothing and symbolizes wisdom.  Feeling introspective?  Silver will help you shine light on your path forward.   In fact, silver is the most reflective element on earth-reflecting 95% of visible light, making it ideal...

You've just bought an awesome piece of jewellery & you don't want it to go the way of some of the other sad, neglected pieces in your jewellery stash that have become a bit, shall we say, "antiqued".    So, we're breaking down what causes silver & gold jewellery to tarnish, how to wear & store it to keep it from tarnishing and how to clean it if it gets tarnished. WHAT IS TARNISH? When silver & alloyed gold (anything less than 24K) are exposed to the air, they react with sulfur-containing gases causing the metal's surface to darken and discolour which...

💖VIVA MAGENTA💖 We're celebrating the Pantone Color of the Year with a special magenta themed jewellery collection.   Learn about: the origin & meaning of magenta what exactly is Pantone? fun facts about rubies, sapphires, sugilite and mookaite shop our one-of-a-kind & limited edition magenta gemstone collection