Anodized (electrolytically oxidized) Niobium and Titanium Jewelry:
~Niobium and titanium are very hypoallergenic and wearable by those who cannot wear copper, brass, bronze, sterling silver, gold (including 24k), or platinum~
- The anodized color is produced by applying electrical current which produces a niobium oxide/titanium oxide layer.
- The niobium oxide/titanium oxide layer produces a permanent coloration which is actually better described as an “interference color” which relies upon the light and viewing angle.
- While the niobium oxide/titanium oxide layer is permanent, it can be scratched. Please store niobium/titanium jewelry separately from other jewelry and anything else that could scratch it.
- Please apply hair spray and fragrances before putting on jewelry.
- Please do not wear niobium/titanium jewelry while swimming, bathing, or during any other activity that would subject it to rough treatment.
- Niobium and titanium should only be cleaned with warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth when needed.
- Do not use commercial jewelry cleaning cloths which can abrade the oxide layer.
Care of Beaded Jewelry:
- Please store seed beaded jewelry separately from other jewelry and anything else that could scratch it.
- Please store seed beaded jewelry where it cannot become dusty.
- Please store fringed earrings flat with fringe arranged in straight lines. This will keep them looking their best and prevent kinks.
- Please apply hair spray and fragrances before putting on jewelry.
- Please do not wear beaded jewelry while swimming, bathing, or during any other activity that would subject it to rough treatment. Seed beaded jewelry should not be gotten wet.
- Ear wires and headpins made from copper, red brass, and sterling silver should be polished with a soft jewelry cleaning cloth. Do not use dips or pastes which would ruin the beadwork.
- Ear wires made from anodized niobium and anodized titanium do not require any polishing and should not be polished with commercial cleaning cloths which can abrade the oxide layer which provides the color. Skin oils can be removed with a damp soft cloth.
- Ear wires made from 14k gold-filled wire do not require any polishing and skin oils can be removed using a damp soft cloth.
Care of Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, & Base Metal Jewelry:
- Please do not wear jewelry while swimming, exercising, sleeping, or showering.
- Please apply hair spray and fragrances before putting on jewelry.
- Oxidation can be cleaned using a soft jeweler's polishing cloth such as a Sunshine Cloth.
Enamel Jewelry:
- Enamel is a thin layer of glass that has been fired onto the metal substrate.
- Please do not drop enamel jewelry because the enamel will chip.
- Store separately from other jewelry to avoid scratches.
- Please do not wear jewelry while swimming, exercising, sleeping, or showering.
- Please apply hair spray and fragrances before putting on jewelry.