Terms of service

P A Y M E N T S

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A C C E P T E D  F O R M S  O F  P A Y M E N T

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  • (credit cards, money orders, and cash are currently not accepted)

F I N I S H E S

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G O L D  P L A T E D

  • gold plating refers to a thin layer of gold that is deposited onto a base metal - like brass or copper. 
  • see below for more info on how to care for your adornment to maintain the precious metal finish.
  • the finish of each PINQY SWEAR design is referenced in the product description.

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G O L D   F I L L E D

  • gold filled refers to a thick layer of gold (thicker than with plating) that is deposited onto another metal. 
  • because of the thickness of the plating, gold filled metals tend to be more tarnish resistant than metals that are simply plated.
  • the finish of each PINQY SWEAR design is referenced in the product description.

C A R E

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O X I D A T I O N

all metals, with the exception of pure gold, are subject to oxidation - which in simple terms is a harmless chemical reaction that takes place when metal is exposed to oxygen, giving it a beautiful tarnish or patina. think new penny (pre-oxidation) - vs. the penny that's been hanging out in the bottom of your purse for a few months (post-oxidation). keeping your jewelry in air-tight containers helps to slow this process. also, avoiding exposing your jewelry to heavy lotions, perfumes, oils, and water will help to stall oxidization. Abstain from wearing your jewelry while performing rugged activities, or activities that involve prolonged exposure to water such as hand washing, showering, or swimming.

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PATINA

To patina metal is to beautifully manipulate the natural oxidization process to create various color treatments. Some pieces in my shop are treated with blue/green patinas, and sealed with a light lacquer. Some of the electroformed pieces are treated with Liver of Sulfur, and sealed with wax. However, the seal does not make them entirely water-proof or invincible to exposure to harsh chemicals. PLEASE READ THE CARE TIPS UNDER OXIDATION

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GOING GREEN

Like the pieces in this shop, everyone's body chemistry is unique. For some people, this means they may have a harmless chemical reaction to copper or brass, that causes greening. This coloring of the skin is not permanent or toxic, and will not effect the integrity of the jewelry piece.

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ELECTROFORMED DESIGNS

Some PINQY SWEAR designs are created using a process called electroforming, which would be noted in the product description. This technique involves a tedious process of hand-sculpting a design that typically includes gemstones, and clay or other organic or inorganic elements. Once the desired form is fashioned, it is then slowly plated with a thick layer of metal to create the finished jewelry piece!  The partial organic nature of these designs makes them slightly more delicate than solid metal designs.  They are works of ART, and must be handled with care. Abstain from wearing your jewelry while performing rugged activities, or activities that involve prolonged exposure to water such as hand washing, showering, or swimming.