Patina has been applied to highlight the details as well as give the piece an antiqued look, care should be taken to protect the piece.
Sterling silver can tarnish over time. Tarnish is a natural occurrence where the metal reacts to oxygen and darkens and seems to look discolored. This discoloration can range from a light yellow/gold to a dark black/brown color. To avoid tarnish wear your pieces regularly and polish with a dry polishing cloth. One will be included with the purchase.
Do not wear your jewelry while using cosmetics, hair products, or house hold cleaning products. Do not submerge your jewelry in water, including washing hands, bathing and swimming. Water or cleaning products can damage or discolor the patina, and speed tarnishing. Water and cleaning products can also cause irreplaceable damage to fragile stones. To avoid these potential damages be sure to remove your jewelry before applying make up, washing your hands, swimming/bathing or cleaning your home.
