• Material: 2mm Square Sterling Silver or 14k Gold Filled Wire

• Finishes: Polished Silver, Charcoal Patina, Gold
  

• Length: 10mm

 
CHARCOAL PATINA

A patina is the darkening of metal which happens naturally with time (think tarnished silver). In jewellery making we can speed the process up using a chemical compound such as liver of sulphur to create depth and contrast in a piece. As the darkening is a surface treatment it will wear with time creating a finish unique to you. The patina on rings will wear faster than pendants or earrings (hands tend to be busier than ears!) so if you want to extend the life of your patina then take your rings off when you’re washing or using detergent (actually, this is good advice for all your jewellery).  

GOLD FILLED

I really want the Essentials Collection to be affordable to everyone so I’ve used gold filled wire instead of solid gold. Gold filled is similar to gold plated but there is a much thicker layer of gold so it doesn’t wear off like gold plated does. Generally you can expect gold plating to last up to 2 years of wear but gold filled can last up to 30 years. Of course solid gold lasts forever so I’m happy to make this piece in solid 9k or 18k, just get in touch.

This piece is made to order, please allow up to 14 days for dispatch. If you are in a hurry or need it by a certain date, please get in touch before placing an order and I'll do my best to make it happen. All sizes are approximate.