The gold and silver that I use in my hammered jewellery collections are sourced from two American refineries and two Canadian refineries that producing their metals from recycled sources. This includes items like sheet, wire, and chain. By sourcing this material there is less need for new mining to happen, and I...
Sterling Silver is an alloy of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% pure copper. It is used in jewellery because of it's beautiful white colour and workable malleability. Silver will tarnish over time, however the alloy I use is a new low tarnishing variety. See my jewellery cleaning & care tips...
I am introducing a beautiful material called Gold-Fill to my collections. With it's luscious real gold layers, it is an exciting alternative for gold lovers! Gold-Fill is extremely durable and long lasting. The metal is fused with a thick sheet of real 14K gold and then heat rolled into shape. The final thickness...
Gold is a beautiful and long lasting metal that has been used since ancient times and still stands as a symbol of quality and wealth. Karat Gold is marked by its “karat”. This refers to the quantity of pure gold that is in each gram. For example, 24K is pure...
The Turquoise Patina I use is a hand-made natural patina on Copper. The colour is produced from the reaction between the copper jewellery and the vapours of sea salts and ammonias (like vinegar). The effect is similar to the green copper roofs on the parliament buildings in Ottawa, or the blue...
Red patina on copper is the most durable patina that can be done on copper. It is a heat-treatment patina where the copper jewellery is heated to temperature and then quenched in cold water. This captures the bold and long-lasting red colour. Additionally I buff on a thin layer of...
Black silver is a patina that creates a dark tarnish over the surface of the silver. I use this patina for a dark dramatic look or to emphasize line engravings and patterns done into silver. It is a great option for men's jewellery as there is no need for polishing...
