Q&A
Q: Are your ear wires safe for sensitive ears?
A: I use handmade14K gold-filled and sterling silver ear wires making them safe for most ears.
Q: How do I clean sterling silver jewelry?
A: A jewelry polishing cloth works well. They can be purchased at any jewelry shop or from online retailers.
Q: How do I care for brass and copper jewelry?
A: Untreated copper and metals that contain copper will naturally oxidize, and deepen in color. A sterling silver polishing cloth works wonderfully on bare copper, and brass. Polishing cloths are not recommended on metals that have been purposely oxidized, and treated with a protective coat such as my Ocean Patina Earrings.
Q: Will copper or brass turn my skin green?
A. This can happen with copper jewelry when extreme sweating or dampness occurs while the bare metal is in contact with the skin. This discoloration is not harmful and will wash off easily with soap and water. Because our earrings are not resting on the skin, it is unlikely that this will be an issue. All of my earrings are finished with handmade precious metal ear wires, which are generally safe for most ears and will not cause discoloration.
Q: Does copper have healing properties for arthritis?
A: There are some anecdotes that wearing copper against the skin may lessen aches of the hand, and wrist area. However, Not enough studies have been done to conclude that this is the case. I personally have experienced some relief of stiffness in my wrist when I wear a copper bracelet consistently.
- Scientific studies have found no significant evidence that copper bracelets improve arthritis symptoms such as pain, inflammation, or joint function.
- Some people who wear copper bracelets may experience a placebo effect, where believing in a treatment leads to perceived improvement, or they may confuse the natural ebb and flow of arthritis symptoms with a therapeutic effect from the bracelet.
- While copper is an essential nutrient and may help reduce inflammation when ingested through food, there is no proof that copper can be absorbed through the skin from a bracelet
Q. What is the care for the Ocean Patina Earrings?
A. SEE THE PATINA JEWELRY CARE SECTION
