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We have provided you with all you need to know about the materials and metals we use to create our jewelry pieces. Including all important allergy information, and guidance on how to care and clean your pieces to ensure a long-lasting and gleaming jewelry collection.
Zinc alloy also referred to as the Tibetan Silver is an alloy of several elements, including nickel and lead. These elements should be avoided when purchasing Zinc Alloy jewelry - nickel is the biggest cause of allergies while lead is toxic.
Well-crafted zinc alloy makes excellent jewelry. The main forms of zinc alloys are brass; a zinc alloy made of copper and zinc, and nickel silver that’s made of zinc and nickel-copper.
Of these two zinc alloys, brass is the most common in the jewelers’ world given its non-allergenic design, as well as its high degree of corrosion resistance.
Just like most other metals, over time, yes. But there’s some good news – the tarnishing doesn’t take place directly.
The reason for this is that the corrosion resistance of the zinc alloy comes from the fact that zinc exposed to the air will react with carbon dioxide, forming a protective film which prevents further tarnishing while enhancing the longevity of the jewelry pieces.
Therefore, it means that you shouldn’t expect your zinc alloy jewelry to look tarnished for a while!
Get a soft-bristled toothbrush, apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) then gently clean your piece of jewelry. For the best results, allow the paste to lather before you apply the paste to your jewelry piece directly. Rinse the piece thoroughly to remove all the paste residue and then dry out the piece of jewelry. You should also polish the jewelry piece after cleaning.
You can restore its previous gleam using a cotton bud that’s dipped in a nail polish remover. The remover will dissolve and remove the stain. You can also dip the whole jewelry piece in a small bowl with the acetone-based remover, allow it to sit for a few minutes and then brush the stains off gently using a soft brush. After brushing, rinse and wipe dry.
Get two small bowls and fill each with warm water. Add about 3 drops of a mild dishwashing soap into one of the bowls. Next, dip the corner of a small soft cloth into the soapy water. Use this cloth to rub on and clean your jewelry. You can use a soft toothbrush to clean the grime off. The take the cleaned piece and dip it in the second bowl to rinse. Dry using a dry, soft cloth.
Mix two parts of baking soda and one-part water in a small bowl to make a paste. Next, dip in the paste a soft-bristle toothbrush and scrub the stainless-steel jewelry gently, rinse the jewelry using warm water (make sure the plug is in!). Pat dry the jewelry piece using a soft towel then polish it using a soft jewelry polishing cloth.
To enhance the longevity of your brass/ zinc alloy jewelry, keep the pieces free of dust and clean the pieces often while limiting their exposure to water. Don’t forget to polish the pieces when done.
Its naturally warm and yellow White gold, has made quite a name for itself in the jewelry industry. It mainly consists of pure gold combined with silver and palladium, or with copper, nickel, and zinc. Gold metal is hypoallergenic, and so is white gold, especially one with rhodium plating.
However, you have to ensure the component metals in white gold are all hypoallergenic to prevent it from reacting with your skin. Some white gold jewelry may contain nickel and copper, which are some common skin allergens.
Sterling silver is one of the most affordable precious metals available. It consists of pure silver mixed with copper or other metals that increase its tensile strength.
Sterling silver jewelry has a grayish-white color and can be plated. Thanks to the incorporation of copper into the pure silver, sterling silver boasts a great deal of beauty, strength, and durability. When it comes to classic and versatile jewelry designs, sterling silver is easily the top pick for most people.
Stainless steel is a metal that comprises of steel, chromium, and sometimes, nickel. In the jewelry industry, it is popular because of its incomparable durability, affordability, and strength.
More so, it is hypoallergenic, depending on the level of skin sensitivity of the wearer and the amount of nickel content used. Its jewelry is also easy to clean; all you need is warm and soapy water and a soft cloth.
By wearing hypoallergenic metals, you reduce the discomfort and distress on your skin. The higher the quality of metal used in making the jewelry, the lesser the risk of it causing adverse skin reactions among people with sensitive skin.
A natural element with extreme hardness. Titanium jewelry is stronger than the stainless steel ring but with more density. More so, it does not tarnish or corrode and is less costly than platinum.
This metal is approximately four times harder than titanium and has an attractive luster and shine. It is also scratch-resistant, does not tarnish or change color and is hypoallergenic.
18k yellow gold is the safest type of gold in the yellow family. It consists of 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts of metal alloy (75% gold). 18k yellow gold is more hypoallergenic than white gold.
