Confetti Oxidised Keum Boo Hoop Studs
Confetti Oxidised Keum Boo Hoop Studs
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Oxidised confetti sterling silver & gold stud floating hoops.
These studs are handmade from solid, 100% recycled sterling silver, formed into hoops that have been gently hammered all over. 24ct gold is scattered all over & permanently bonded to the surface by the ancient Korean technique of keum boo (which translates as 'attached gold') using burnishing & heat. The studs are then oxidised to darken the silver & increase the contrast between the two precious metals. The oxidised patina will eventually fade, returning almost to the natural silver colour on high points, while remaining dark in any grooves and dots.
Each earring will vary slightly from each other as they are completely handmade.
Lightweight & easy to wear studs.
DETAILS
Hoops are approx 16mm in diameter
Made from 100% recycled solid sterling silver
sterling silver posts & scrolls
24ct gold
Oxidised Silver - What To Know
Oxidised silver jewellery is created using a chemical process to darken the surface of the sterling silver it's made from. If it's something you're not familiar with, it's important to be aware that oxidising creates a surface patina; it will wear back to a natural silver colour eventually. Deep textures tend to hang onto the darkness, while highlights burnish back to silver, creating a lovely, lived in look.
When finishing my oxidised pieces, I always apply a layer of conservator's wax to it, which helps to extend the oxidised look a little bit longer. Any type of sterling silver jewellery can be oxidised, but pieces that get a lot of friction or daily wear and tear (like rings or chains with pendants on them) will lose that darkness pretty quickly, whereas earrings, and pendants, will stay darker for longer.
If you really love the overall darkness of your jewellery, it can always be re-oxidised back to the darkest tone as often as you like!
The main thing to remember when caring for your oxidised jewellery is...don't put it in silver dip or rub with a silver polishing cloth! This will remove your oxidised colour.
See more Jewellery Care tips here.