jewelry care

unless otherwise noted, the beads i use are silver or gold plated. plating will oxidize and tarnish over time from exposure to body oils and other natural elements. a few tips to keep your jewelry looking its best:

• gently wipe it with a soft cloth to keep it clean. don't use a polishing cloth, because it will strip away the plating.
• take your jewelry off before you shower or swim in chlorine or salt water.
• water can change or tarnish metals and dyed stones, like opals and gemstones.
• put on lotion, oils, makeup, or perfume before your jewelry.
• store your jewelry in a soft bag, where it won't rub against other hard surfaces.

each piece is handmade and delicate, so please handle it with care.

• the beads on a necklace may move along the wire, so you may see the wire in some spots.
• some beads are meant to move a little so the necklace lays right around your neck.

my beads and stones tend to vary.

• stones and glass beads may include particles of natural elements because of the way they're made.
• opals and gemstone beads vary with each strand and may have small imperfections.
• natural stones are dyed to create their colors.
• every piece may vary slightly from the photos, and stones vary from piece to piece.

questions? email me at catherinecochranart@gmail.com.