Do you use dies or stamps?
A great question I get asked often - particularly of the little wildlife & maple stud earrings.
I do not use dies or stamps to “stamp out” any of the wildlife critters for earrings or pendants, I choose to saw each one out by hand using a jeweller’s saw. Yes! - even the teeny tiny bunnies :) I use templates to saw out the wildlife and maple silhouettes.
Occasionally, I may use a metal stamp to impress an image onto the surface of metal, such as tiny stars, or markings (ie. .925, 14k, sterling…)
Sensitive skin
Please always triple check and ask questions if you have sensitive skin. You know your skin best.
To my knowledge through double checking with suppliers, the sterling silver used is Nickel-free.
The large swivel lobster clasp finding is rhodium-plated sterling silver, this is noted for each listing as it appears.
Materials used will be noted per piece, and may include:
999 Fine Silver
925 Sterling Silver
22k Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold
*red brass & 14k gold-fill previously used & noted per piece
What is 14k Gold Filled?
Gold-filled metal has a *substantial layer of gold on top of a base metal, usually brass or copper.
(*compared to: Gold-plated metal contains a very thin layer of gold, that disappears quickly with wear)
Pieces made with 14k Gold Filled allows for the warm gold tones without the price tag of solid gold.
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→ please note: as of 2021, 14k gold filled material will be discontinued when current material runs out, as I transition to using14k gold (solid). Listings will always note materials used.
Are you taking custom orders?
Sorry, customs are closed.
Do you offer wholesale?
I make the jewellery you see on this website/IG with my own two hands using a jewellers saw to pierce each teeny tiny part, file and sand down each part by hand, solder, & polish each piece using a small hand-held rotary tool.
*parts/findings not made by me will be noted in each listing
Each piece is either One of a Kind, or One of a Few, made in micro batches taking considerable time and energy from start to finish.
I choose to make these pieces slowly through enjoyment, and for each piece to embody its own unique characteristics.
Environmental impact
Recycled Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Gold
Nickel-Free (for severe skin allergies, please always check!)
Vegetable-based polishing compounds
Soaps used to clean pieces: Dr Bronners castile, natural soap (made by me!), or Dawn with essential oils
Why does silver tarnish over time?
Silver/Copper/Brass/Bronze + Moisture = not friends.
The moisture in the air causes certain metals to tarnish over time. This is a natural reaction, but we can take steps to slow down the process, as well as remove tarnish.
Avoid keeping jewellery in humid rooms, such as the bathroom.
Be mindful, take jewellery off before applying moisturizers, hair products, perfumes, etc.
Keep your silver jewellery in separate bags - so it doesn't scratch against other pieces.
(ie. re-purposed resealable plastic baggies or cloth bags, be sure pieces are dry to prevent trapping moisture)
Do you sell your handmade stones?
Currently, I do not.
Other Notes
Prices listed in Canadian Dollars.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Unanswered questions? please feel free to contact me