Materials Guide
What we make, what it's made from, and how to care for it.
01 / Metal
Sterling Silver
.925 silver, hallmarked
Cast from .925 sterling silver with a copper alloy for strength. Many pieces are intentionally oxidised to bring out texture. Tarnishing is natural and can be polished back or left to develop over time.
Care
- Polish clothto restore shine
- Remove near watershower, pool, ocean
- Avoid perfume and lotion
- Store airtightslows tarnishing
02 / Metal
Gold Fill
14k gold, pressure-bonded to brass
The gold layer is mechanically bonded, not plated. It will not chip or peel with normal wear and is 100 times thicker than electroplating. Safe for most people with metal sensitivities.
Care
- Mild soap and waterpat dry
- Remove to swimchlorine degrades bond
- Avoid perfume and lotion
- Soft clothto restore lustre
03 / Metal
Solid Gold
10k and 14k, yellow, white, rose
Solid gold does not tarnish or react to water and sweat. Available in 10k (more durable) and 14k (richer tone). All pieces are hallmarked and can be re-polished or repaired by any jeweller indefinitely.
Care
- Water safecan be worn daily
- Soap and soft brushoccasional clean
- Re-polish at a jewellerevery few years
- Store separatelyavoid scratches
04 / Metal
Bronze
Lead-free copper-tin alloy
Bronze develops a living patina with wear. It can leave a temporary green mark on skin, a harmless reaction to the copper content that washes off easily. Each piece becomes unique over time.
Care
- Keep dryremove before swimming
- Lemon and saltnatural polish if desired
- Skin marks are harmlesswash off easily
05 / Stones
Gemstones
Natural, hand-set
Natural stones with inherent colour variation and inclusions. Each is hand-set individually. Any treatments are noted in the product listing. If a stone appears loose, stop wearing and contact us.
Care
- Soft brush and mild soap
- No ultrasonic cleanercan loosen settings
- Avoid direct sunfades some stones
- Store individuallystones scratch each other
01 / Clay
Stoneware
High-fire, 1200 to 1300°C
Dense, vitrified, and chip-resistant. Stoneware holds temperature well and is built for everyday use. Natural colour and texture variation are part of each hand-thrown piece.
Care
- Dishwasher safetop rack
- Oven safepreheat gradually
- Freezer safethaw before washing
- No microwaveif metallic glaze present
02 / Clay
Earthenware
Low-fire terracotta, 900 to 1150°C
Warmer and more porous than stoneware. Rich terracotta tones are entirely natural. Unglazed pieces are decorative; glazed pieces are food safe. More fragile than stoneware.
Care
- Hand wash onlywarm water, mild soap
- No dishwasherdamages glaze over time
- No sudden heat changes
- Dry thoroughlyespecially unglazed areas
03 / Surface
Glazes
Lead-free, food-safe
All glazes are lead-free and food safe. Colours shift in the kiln, so each piece has its own tone. Small surface variations are natural results of firing, not defects.
Care
- Mild detergent onlyharsh soap dulls matte glazes
- Soft spongeno abrasive scrubbers
- Baking soda soakfor stubborn stains
01 / Fibre
Cotton
100% GOTS-certified organic
Organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides. Breathable, soft, and durable for everyday wear. May shrink slightly on first wash — our patterns are cut to account for this.
Care
- Machine wash 30°Cgentle cycle
- Air dry or low tumble
- Iron medium heatsteam recommended
- Wash darks inside out
02 / Fibre
Linen
Belgian and French flax
Certified European flax, grown without irrigation or pesticides. Softens with every wash. Natural slubs and texture are not flaws. Wrinkles naturally, which is part of its character.
Care
- Machine wash 30°Creshape while damp
- Line dryno tumble dryer
- Iron dampmedium heat, reverse side
03 / Fibre
Merino Wool
ZQ-certified New Zealand merino
17 to 22 micron fibres, finer than a human hair. Soft against skin, wicks moisture, and resists odour. Pilling in the first few wears is normal and stops with use.
Care
- Wool cycle 30°Cmesh bag
- Dry flatreshape while damp
- Steam onlydo not press directly
- No tumble drycauses felting