Found-object pieces
The Traveloguecollection features one of a kind necklaces composed entirely of antiques; please keep this in mind when wearing these special pieces and take extra pre-caution.
For longest life, we do not recommend showering or exercising in jewelry.
Tell me about the sterling silver and how to clean it
Sterling silver consists of 92.5% silver, and the remaining part is copper. this is the reason why sterling silver is popularly referred to as "925 sterling silver" or just 925 silver. Silver needs to be combined with other metals because it is very difficult to make great designs with just pure silver, which is soft and malleable.
A bit of hardness has to be introduced, by adding other metals such as copper or brass. That’s why jewelers - (oh, hay) - are capable of making intricate and complex designs with 925 sterling silver.
Pure silver is not susceptible to tarnish in a pure oxygen environment. However, the copper that is contained in 925 sterling silver may react to the ozone and hydrogen sulfide in the air and cause sterling silver to tarnish. Perfumes, hair sprays, and profuse sweating can also cause a quicker formation of tarnish.
You won't be able to 100% prevent tarnish from forming, but there are a few ways you can significantly delay the formation of tarnish.
The best way is to wear your sterling silver jewelry frequently. The oils in your skin will "clean" the sterling silver every time you wear a piece.
Another way to delay tarnishing is to store sterling silver in an airtight container, preferably with an anti-tarnish strip (a specially formulated material that absorbs moisture). Anti-tarnish strips are available on Amazon.
While it may not look pretty, plastic zip-top bags are the best container to use to store your jewelry. a jewelry box with a tight-fitting lid is also a good option.
A great way to clean tarnish off silver is with dish soap. Form a lather with your hands and rub the tarnish off your silver.
Tell me about gold vermeil and how to clean it
Pronounced 'verh-may', this French word referst to high quality, gold-plated jewelry that features heavy plating to extend wearability. While vermeil is not the same quality as solid gold, when compared to gold-plated jewelry, vermeil is a far more exceptional option.
To be legally considered vermeil in the United States, a piece of jewelry must meet certain criteria:
With proper care and maintenance, gold vermeil can maintain its color and luster for many years, even decades.
Cleaning your gold vermeil jewelry, follow these simple steps:
Repairs
we will gladly repair items free of charge up to 6 months after purchase - though chances are a broken can can be fixed by going to a local jewelry for $5 - tell them it's sterling silver or 14k yellow gold.
If a local repair is not an option and it is past 6 months of sale, we sell chains solo.
Remember: jewelry metal is delicate - be careful of your robust de-robings.