fabrication
I work exclusively with 999 pure precious metals of gold and silver. Keeping the metals as they are found in nature retains their original beauty and strength. They are non tarnishing, hypoallergenic and anti microbial.
I handmill all of my sheet and wire, always using recycled 999 pure precious metals. All designs are completely hand made from start to finish making each a one-of-a-kind design. This traditional method of goldsmithing is a laborious process rarely practised today. The texture and look of each design will be unique and vary from piece to piece.
All designs are work hardened, making them suitable for everyday wear with a natural finish that will self polish naturally over time. No chemicals / polishing compounds are used.
999 silver finishes:
Natural - the silver is left raw and unfinished and continually self polishes.
Semi-oxidized - semi oxidized silver is oxidized and hand polished to remove most of the oxidization. However, some of the oxidization is retained in the crevices of the design.
Oxidized - oxidized silver is darker in color, with small areas of silver peeking through. This finish naturally fades with wear to reveal more silver over time. It is possible to continue darkening these designs. Upon request instructions will be included on how to maintain a darker finish.
Natural - the silver is left raw and unfinished and continually self polishes.
Semi-oxidized - semi oxidized silver is oxidized and hand polished to remove most of the oxidization. However, some of the oxidization is retained in the crevices of the design.
Oxidized - oxidized silver is darker in color, with small areas of silver peeking through. This finish naturally fades with wear to reveal more silver over time. It is possible to continue darkening these designs. Upon request instructions will be included on how to maintain a darker finish.