Butterfly Earrings
Vanessa (Silver) Jewelry

Would you like to know more about our silver earrings? Our jewelry is composed of 925 Sterling Silver, an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. Soft metal by nature, silver is thus made more solid thanks to this association! Retaining all of its personality while providing excellent hold, it’s no wonder that 925 Sterling is the most popular alloy among silver fans! In addition to its beautiful shine, silver has many other qualities: it is an element that is perfectly tolerated by our bodies. Surprisingly, it is used in medicine for its purifying properties. Unlike copper or iron, which can give off a strong odor when they come in contact with the skin, silver also has the distinction of not having an odor.

On the other hand, silver is naturally sensitive to oxidation, but you can relax! The dark areas produced by oxing can be removed with no problem!  Here are some grandma’s secrets for maintaining your silver butterfly jewelry: you can simply brush it gently with a toothbrush and some toothpaste! Another tip: soak it in a bowl of beer for 10 hours. Then simply rinse it with clean water and rub it with a soft cloth.

By the way, in an effort to parfaire the oxidation of silver, some of our jewelry is coated with a layer of rhodium or platinum. These rarer elements than gold help protect the silver while still being very close to its luster. But here again, some people will prefer jewelry without plating because they prefer the more “gray” shine of silver. Indeed, some people will choose slightly oxidized jewelry. When a tad darkened, silver is far from being devoid of charm! 

Vintage or ultra shiny, to each his own!