About Your Jewellery

The Craft

The handmade process is a slow and detailed craft. It makes each piece unique and one of a kind, even when more than one of a piece is available. Every design, cut, join and setting is created with purpose, intention, and a lot of love. Wearing handmade jewellery that is as distinct as you are is a wonderful way to present your individuality to the world!

The Materials

All of the jewellery in this store is completely handmade by me, from start to finish, using sheet metals, wire, wood, enamels, and precious or semi-precious stones. Nothing is pre-assembled, factory made, or otherwise mass produced, except for the chains unless otherwise stated. Sometimes found objects are incorporated into the pieces, and while I cannot necessarily vouch for the origins of all of these found or recycled objects, any adjustments, treatments, finishes and settings are completed by my hand.

Sources

All my metals and stones are sourced from ethical suppliers, and are recycled where possible to reduce the impact of my craft on the environment. All of the stones are natural (unless otherwise stated in the description of the product, where, for example, it may have been dyed, enhanced or lab-created). Other materials used, such as wood, stone or bone, are ethically found objects - nothing has been felled by me for use in my work.

Caring for Your Jewellery

Avoid wearing your jewellery during any sort of physical work. Remove for swimming, gardening, showering, applying lotions, playing sports etc. As they are handmade, these pieces are not subject to any sort of factory treatments and are made of natural materials. The stones can be very delicate, depending on their level of hardness, and some are porous and susceptible to water damage. Other stones, like malachite, can become toxic when coming into contact with water.

All metal can tarnish or form a patina over time. This tarnishing can happen slowly or quickly, depending on when you wear your jewellery, how you handle it, where it is kept when not in use, and how it reacts to sweat and oils in the skin, or moisture in the air. Some tarnished pieces can leave a temporary, dark mark on the skin. Copper, for example, often leaves a green tinge. This is a perfectly natural occurrence and not necessarily an indication of poor quality metals or allergic reaction. It can be removed by lightly brushing with a damp, soft toothbrush or cotton towel, and some baking soda or natural soap. To remove darkening, dirt, fingerprints or oils from the jewellery, simply use a normal jewellery polishing cloth, preferably microfibre. Do not use any sort of hard chemical or household-cleaning product as they could damage or alter the finishes and stones. When not in use, store in a cool, dry place.