Past work
These are some of my favorite pieces that have gone off to their new homes. I just love it when customers send me photos of their item in use.
Important notes:
I recommend wiping down your jewelry each time, after you wear it. Use a soft, clean and untreated cloth.
Natural and Cultured Pearls: Pearls need a little extra special care. Store them in a jewelry pouch, to keep them from rubbing against other jewelry and getting scratched. Pearls need a little moisture to prevent them from become too dry or even brittle, so I don't recommend plastic bags for storage. I do recommend wiping them down with a soft cloth after wearing, to help them keep their luster. Use special care in cleaning pearls. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers. You can find pearl specific cleansers and cloths.
Imitation turquoise is made up of manmade materials such as glass, plastic, or ceramic. They're made to resemble the appearance of gemstones but do not duplicate the characteristic properties of natural gemstones.
*I list any and all enhancements, if known, in parentheses. Here's what they mean:
"Natural" means that there are no known enhancements to this stone.
"Dyed" means that a coloring matter has been used to give it a new color, intensify the present color or even improve the color uniformity.
"Manmade" means that this stone has been made with fabricated products.
"Heat treated" means that heat has been used to effect the desired alteration of color, clarity/phenomena.
Natural and Cultured Pearls: Pearls need a little extra special care. Store them in a jewelry pouch, to keep them from rubbing against other jewelry and getting scratched. Pearls need a little moisture to prevent them from become too dry or even brittle, so I don't recommend plastic bags for storage. I do recommend wiping them down with a soft cloth after wearing, to help them keep their luster. Use special care in cleaning pearls. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers. You can find pearl specific cleansers and cloths.
Imitation turquoise is made up of manmade materials such as glass, plastic, or ceramic. They're made to resemble the appearance of gemstones but do not duplicate the characteristic properties of natural gemstones.
*I list any and all enhancements, if known, in parentheses. Here's what they mean:
"Natural" means that there are no known enhancements to this stone.
"Dyed" means that a coloring matter has been used to give it a new color, intensify the present color or even improve the color uniformity.
"Manmade" means that this stone has been made with fabricated products.
"Heat treated" means that heat has been used to effect the desired alteration of color, clarity/phenomena.
