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Here you can read a brief description of materials we use in our works.
For more information please see:
Glossary - Gemstones
Glossary - Silver
Glossary - Pearls
Glossary - Amber
Glossary - Coral

Silver plated findings
The term "silver plated" refers to findings made from brass or white bronze and then are covered with a layer of pure silver. Most of our findings are covered with silver using galvanic techniques. The layer is resistan to scratches.
As the the findings are covered with silver they do not provoke allergic reactions.

Tibetan alloy, tibetan silver
Tibetan beads are made of an alloy which is called "Tibetan Silver".
It was very popular and traditional in Tibet during ages, now it is also made in China. In old days alloy was made of about 30% of silver, copper and zinc, but nowadays it contains minimum precentage of silver or don`t contain silver at all. The beads are decorated with traditional, subtle, tibetan motives.
Because it does not contain lead nor nickel, normally it doesn`t provoke allergic reactions exept to people who are allergic to zinc.

Silver

Silver has been known since ancient times. It has long been valued as a precious metal used to make ornaments and jewellery. Silver has long been used for making high-value objects reflecting the wealth and status of the owner. Jewellery and silverware are traditionally made from sterling silver (925 standard silver), an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper. Sterling silver is harder than pure silver and has a lower melting point (893 °C) than either pure silver or pure copper.
With time silver is getting darker. But you can clean it easily by using warm lemon juice.
In our work we use 925 silver for a wire and the pure silver 999 for other purposes.
Silver is hypoallergenic, thats why we use it for earings hooks and bracelets/necklases clasps.

Copper

Copper has played a significant part in the history of humankind, which has used the easily accessible uncompounded metal for thousands of years. Civilizations in places such as Iraq, China, Egypt, Greece, India and the Sumerian cities all have early evidence of using copper. During the Roman Empire, copper was principally mined on Cyprus, hence the origin of the name of the metal as Cyprium, "metal of Cyprus", later shortened to Cuprum. Copper is a metal that does not react with water (H2O), but the oxygen of the air will react slowly at room temperature to form a layer of dark color. In ancient times copper was also used to make ornaments and jewelery.
Like silver you can easily remove dark layer from copper products using warm lemon juice and then polishing it.

In our work we normaly use pure copper.
Some of our copper products are varnished. Read carefully detailed description
of every product All our copper earings hooks are varnished to prevent allergic reaction!

Thought most of people are not allergic to copper, it can cause allergic reaction in rare cases.

Waxed thread

It is a special thread used by shoemakers and jewellery craftsmen. It's very resistant,wonderful results and is the best thread for semiprecious stones and other valuable types of material. If you ever had perl necklace on normal cotton thread then you know that you can easily brake it, also with time the cotton thread is getting weaker. Thats why we use waxed thread, it's not getting weaker with time, and surely it won't brake. Although it's so resistant, it will do no harm to your skin. At first it seems to be rigid and rough, but just a minute after putting it on it gets delicate thanks to the warmth of the skin.
Some people are so fond of the jewellery made with waxed thread that they actually never take it off. Try it yourself!

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel does not stain, corrode or rust like ordinary steel (it "stains less"). It is also called corrosion resistant steel.
Stainless steel was particularly in vogue during the art deco period. The most famous example of this is the upper portion of the Chrysler Building. Diners and fast food restaurants feature large ornamental panels, stainless fixtures and furniture. Because of the durability of the material, many of these buildings still retain their original and spectacular appearance.
In recent years, the forging of stainless steel has given rise to a fresh approach to architectural blacksmithing.
It is also used in surgery because it doesn't give any type of allergy.
We use stainless steel in many of our designs. We make clasps, neckalaces and earings of it.

Semiprecious stones

They are very important in our work. Jewellery made with them has been appreciated all over the world. Semiprecious stones somehow make people feel better, be it because of their aesthetic features or their chemical structure - the fact is that they look beautiful and they have a positive influence on our well-being. We combine them with many other materials: silver, copper, stainless steel, waxed thread. Thanks to this variety, the jewellery made with semiprecious stones can be casual or elegant, simple and modest or splendid and ostentatious, good for everyday life and work or only for special occasions.

Cloisonné

Cloisonné, is an ancient metalworking technique, a multi-step enamel process used to produce jewelry, vases, and other decorative items. (The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné.)
Cloisonné was first developed in central Europe by the Hunns, and it spread to the rest of the Germanic peoples, achieving these peoples high quality objects, such as fibulae, brooches and sword fittings. It spread then into the Byzantine Empire and from there along the Silk Road to China. Chinese cloisonné is probably the most well known and ubiquitous. Russian cloisonné from the Tsarist era is highly prized by collectors.
In our works we use chinese traditional cloisonné beads.