Use and care
Size selection
I craft each bracelet with care to ensure it's comfortable to wear while also looking elegant. The materials used are durable, but as with any piece of jewelry, it's important that the bracelet fits well on your wrist to avoid unnecessary tension.
To determine the correct size, please measure your wrist circumference without adding extra, ideally using a flexible tape measure or a piece of strong thread, which you then place on a ruler. Then select the appropriate size (S, M, L, etc.) directly on the product page. The corresponding wrist circumference is indicated in parentheses to help you choose.
Women's bracelets
Most of my women's bracelets have an extension chain at the end, allowing for easy size adjustment.
I deliberately leave some links of the extension chain visible (approx. 1.5 cm) to create a delicate and sophisticated look.
Men's bracelets
Men's bracelets are made without an extension chain. When clasping, I deliberately leave some slack between the beads and shape the bracelet with a slight curve so that it fits comfortably even with larger beads (8 mm). The additional 1.5 cm is already factored in. An additional surcharge is not necessary.
Instructions for use and care of metallic elements
Wear of a coating is evident by the surface becoming dull, followed by discoloration, and finally, the substrate material becoming translucent. This process is primarily due to friction combined with the oxidation of certain alloy components.
Friction is the biggest enemy of any gilding, no matter what technique is used.
With electroplated coatings, abrasion occurs more quickly because the gold layer is finer and less dense. Gold-filled and PVD coatings are considered more resistant. However, even with these, attention should be paid to friction, especially with sand or rough textiles.
After swimming in the sea or pool, gold-filled or PVD jewelry should be briefly rinsed with clean water and gently dried, if possible. This extends the durability of the surface and prevents the accumulation of salt or chlorine residue. Contact with sand should be avoided, as it acts as an abrasive and can damage the surface.
To maintain the lifespan of your jewelry, whether coated or uncoated, the following instructions should be observed:
- Avoid direct contact with household or cosmetic products such as oils, emulsions, creams, and perfumes. These can oxidize the metal.
- To avoid excessive sweating, do not wear jewelry during strenuous physical activity or in hot weather. Sweat, due to its acid content, can attack the plating.
- Don't wear your jewelry in the shower. Soaps and detergents can damage or dull the surface.
- Avoid wearing jewelry while sleeping to avoid friction and localized stress.
- Do not wear jewelry in chlorinated water, in swimming pools, or at the sea. Chlorine, salt, and sand are very aggressive and will attack the surface.
Despite all precautions, the gold plating can wear off over time in areas subject to heavy wear, such as knot covers or clasps. This process is almost unavoidable for those with particularly acidic skin. In such cases, I recommend regularly applying a transparent protective varnish to better protect these sensitive areas.
Cleaning is best done with mild soap and lukewarm water. Then dry the jewelry thoroughly.
When the jewelry is not being worn, it should be stored individually, dry and protected from light.
Instructions for use and care of pearl jewelry
Glass beads and mineral beads are fragile and can be damaged by impact or friction. Therefore, it is recommended not to wear glass bead and mineral jewelry during physical exertion or while sleeping.
It is important to point out that some minerals are sensitive to water ( e.g. B. malachite, apatite, prehnite, etc. ) or direct sunlight ( e.g. rose quartz, amethyst, turquoise, etc. ) react.