Claddagh Ring • Oxidized Silver
A modern update on the traditional Irish token representing love, loyalty and friendship. The two hands represent friendship, the heart represents love and the crown represents loyalty. The design and customs associated with the Claddagh originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh around the 17th century. And unlike most Claddagh rings, ours is beautifully hand carved not die-cut.
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Oxidized Sterling Silver Ring
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Hand-crafted in Los Angeles, California
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Rings are made-to-order and can take 2 to 4 weeks
Oxidation is a darkening process which creates an aged affect. Levels of darkness can range from light gray to deep black. It is not a permanent treatment and is expected to wear over time. While we love the shifting quality of oxidation, we can of course re-oxidize any design. Contact the studio for more details. We advise allowing Oxidized Sterling Silver to weather and wear naturally. Please avoid polishing cloths, solutions or compounds.
Levels of oxidization range from mid gray to a deep black. As a living finish, oxidation is expected to weather naturally over time. Avoid polish cloths and compounds, allow your oxidized sterling to age naturally. Although this process isn't permanent, it will wear beautifully. The recesses will darken while the high points will become brighter. Avoid polishing cloths, solutions, or compounds. To re-oxidize a design, please contact the studio for more information.
Always remember to put your jewelry on last when getting dressed. AFTER cosmetics, perfume, hairspray, lotions, or other chemical substances that could be corrosive to the metal or stones. Gently wipe your jewelry with a soft cotton cloth before storage.
For sterling silver or 18k gold, a few drops of a mild PH neutral soap with water and a soft cotton cloth. Dry thoroughly before storing. A light sweep with a polishing cloth on the high surfaces while allowing the dark to remain in the crevices will highlight the design's details. Avoid using abrasive cleaning materials as they can damage the metal, finish, and stones.
Let your antiqued or oxidized silver weather naturally. Do not clean or polish.
Bead pieces should always be dried flat, never hung.
For deep cleaning or restorations, we recommend sending your pieces to the studio as many of our finishing techniques are proprietary. Each request is handled individually, please contact the studio to discuss.
We do not use cadmium or zinc in our any of our gold, sterling, or solder. All of our earring designs incorporate a 14k gold hoop or post back with butterfly clutch. And our 18k white gold is nickel free. This should cover most common metal allergies, if something different is needed, please contact the studio we are happy to discuss recommendations.
Free complementary shipping for domestic orders over $250.
DOMESTIC SHIPPING: We offer 2 flat rate options of $10 standard ground or $30 express delivery. For insurance reason, all packages over $250 require a signature upon delivery.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Currently, we offer shipping to Canada with USPS and UPS based o order value and destination. Add items to your cart to view your rates & shipping options.
For other countries, each international order is handled individually to ensure the best rate and shipping option based on your order value and destination. For all other countries, please contact the studio for assistance.
Learn more on our Shipping Policy page.
EXCHANGES + RETURNS: We understand the challenges of ordering jewelry online and know how personal the decision is. Each item we offer is hand crafted and it is absolutely important to us that you are completely delighted with your purchase. If for any reason, you wish to exchange an item, notify us within 7 business days from the date your package was received. Visit our Exchange + Returns Policy Page to learn more.
