Butterfly Earrings
L’Envol (Silver) Jewelry

For vibrant butterfly jewelry, learn more about the silver in our collection! Our line is made of 925 Sterling Silver, an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper or zinc. Silver is soft in its raw state and is thus made stronger by this combination! Keeping all its panache while giving it a better consistency that can be worked, it is not surprising that 925 silver is the most appreciated silver alloy among jewelers! In addition to its superb brilliance, silver has many qualities: it is one of the metals that is perfectly tolerated by our body. Surprisingly, it is used for curative purposes for its bactericidal virtues. Unlike copper or iron, which can emit a strong odor when in contact with the epidermis, silver also has the property of being odorless.

On the other hand, in the long term, silver tends to blacken in contact with air, but no worries! The blackish marks produced by oxing are very easily removed!  To keep your silver butterfly jewelry looking great, you can simply brush it gently with a lemon-soaked toothbrush! Another little secret from grandma: soak it in a glass of beer overnight. Finally, run it under water and dry it with a cloth.

So, to prevent silver oxidation, some of our jewelry has been rhodium-plated or platinum-plated. These rarer metals than gold help prevent oxidation while enhancing its shine. But here again, some people will prefer jewelry without plating because they prefer the more “gray” shine of silver. Indeed, some people will choose jewelry that is slightly oxidized. When subtly aged, silver can be quite charming with its vintage feel! 

Retro silver or ultra shiny silver, to each their own!