1. How long will I have to wait to receive my jewelry?
Currently there is a 1 - 2 week lead time between the time orders are placed and the time they are shipped. Such is the nature of buying "made to order" -- it's good to be busy and in demand, but I'm a one woman show. Thanks for your patience!
2. Copper jewelry? Won’t that turn my skin green?
Given the skyrocketing prices of sterling silver and gold, I turned to copper to defray costs and keep my prices reasonable, and I’m so glad I did. I love the rustic look of oxidized brushed copper.
Any earrings made with copper have sterling silver ear wires, so green ears are not an issue. I wear my copper necklaces myself and have never had a problem with my skin turning green. Bracelets are another story (something about the constant contact and lack of air circulating between your skin and the bracelet) so I do not use copper for bracelets or rings.
Copper necklaces and earrings have been treated with Renaissance Wax Polish, which was developed by the British Museum in the early 1950s for fine art conservation. Renaissance Wax is a blend of highly refined micro-crystalline fossil-origin waxes. It will retard the oxidation process on your copper jewelry, but you can also take further precautions by storing your jewelry in the plastic baggie it arrives in when you are not wearing it.
3. How should I care for my jewelry?
I love the look of oxidized brushed metals. It really enhances the depth and texture of my wire work. To keep your jewelry from oxidizing (darkening) further, you should keep it in the plastic baggie it arrives in when you are not wearing it. Also, it’s always a good idea to remove your jewelry before bathing.
I try to make my jewelry as sturdy as possible, but wire is bendable. Take care not to drop or bend your item. It is not recommended that you sleep in your jewelry.
