Aluminum is one of the easiest metals to wear, it is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and naturally resistant to tarnish. With just a tiny bit of care, your pieces will stay bright and beautiful for years. 🌿 Keep It Clean Aluminum doesn’t rust or tarnish, but it can pick up oils from skin or lotions. A quick wipe with a soft cloth after wearing keeps the shine fresh. Invest in a jeweler's polishing cloth. They are inexpensive and do a great job of shining up metals. 🧼 Simple Wash (When Needed) If your piece looks dull, wash it gently with: Mild soap Warm water A soft cloth or sponge Rinse and dry completely. ✨ Avoid Abrasives Skip harsh cleaners, scouring pads, or anything gritty — they can scratch the surface and dull the finish. 💧 Keep Away From Chemicals Remove aluminum jewelry before swimming, cleaning, or using perfumes and lotions. Chlorine and strong chemicals can discolor the metal. 🛍️ Store It Smart Aluminum doesn’t tarnish like copper or silver, but storing it in a soft p...
💕 Love pretty things? Join our email list for first looks + 10% off your first order! Have you ever thought of how your pearl necklace came to be? Today's blog will be about how Natural, Cultured, Freshwater Pearls and Mother of Pearls are created. Pearls are actually made because the oyster is protecting itself from an irritant. A broken piece of shell, any foreign material, a parasite for a natural pearl invades the oyster or a bead is placed inside the oyster for cultured pearls. The irritant gets between the oyster's shell and body and starts the process. The oyster secretes layers of the same materials that make up it's shell. It creates a material called nacre, which surrounds the irritant and protects the oyster from damage. Let's discuss different types of pearls and how they are created. Natural Pearls A natural pearl is formed as it suggests, in nature, without human interference. A foreign material "invades" the oyster. It secretes a protective...