Is there a real plant inside the jewelry?
Yes, my jewelry is based on real natural materials.
What happens to the plant over time?
The plant material inside the metal shell without access to air mummifies. In the case of more complex jewelry where soldering is required, the plant may be burned before that.
What if I broke my jewelry?
If you really "managed" to break off a piece of jewelry, send it to me for repair - within a year of purchase, you are guaranteed to repair or replace the jewelry for free.
What metals do you work with?
We work mainly with copper - galvanization, soldering. We also provide gilding, silvering, rhodium plating and tinning.
Can you repair jewelry that was not bought from you?
It depends on the base metal and the complexity of the work, we decide individually.
Can you repair jewelry that was not bought from you?
It depends on the base metal and the complexity of the work, we decide individually.
Why so expensive?
We know the price of our jewelry. First, it is based on the technical complexity of production - used metal, stone, minerals. The aesthetic value of the work is difficult to measure, it is determined intuitively. The price of the work also includes time spent in jewelry production, the price of all related materials, workshop rental, services of a photographer, modeler, stylist, time spent processing photos, visiting the post office, paying for website hosting and maintenance, jewelry advertising and time spent communicating with customers. Creating beautiful and quality jewelry is not a hobby, but my favorite job, and I hope you appreciate it.
Do you make custom jewelry?
Yes, I can create unique decorations for you according to your ideas and my abilities. The more accurately you describe to me what the jewelry should be like, the more accurately I can materialize your idea.
Can you make something I saw on the internet?
I can repeat with minor deviations the jewelry I have already made. I do not copy jewelry created by other authors, although I would have the technical means to do so, because I respect the author's idea and work.
Is electroforming safe?
Despite the fact that some hazardous chemicals are used in copper plating, with the right approach, safety precautions and the use of protective equipment it is not dangerous for your health. The presence of galvanic equipment in a residential building does not affect the acidity of the air, nor does it pollute it. When grinding and polishing copper, copper dust may form, from which you will need to protect yourself with a mask and gloves. A clean workplace is the key to your health.
However, plating with other metals is already a dangerous production requiring special protective equipment.
Why do you lacquer jewelry?
To stop the process of metal oxidation and to prevent the skin reaction to copper.
Are the patinas you use safe?
We use only certified products and materials purchased from reliable suppliers, so we are convinced of the safety of the coating.
How to choose the length of the chain?
It is best if you use the tailor's tape to choose the appropriate length yourself. Below is a picture to help you find your way around if you don't have a way to measure the length.
How to choose the size of the ring?
You can measure the circumference of your finger with a thread and use a table.
You can measure the circumference of your finger with a thread and use a table.
How to determine the diameter of a bracelet?
It is also better to use a thread and a ruler to determine the diameter of the wrist.
It is also better to use a thread and a ruler to determine the diameter of the wrist.