Brass is a mix of copper & zinc. With time brass is aging beautifully & getting a darker antique color. Some people like the patina & some prefer the shiny golden look.
Easy, quick & efficient cleaning. Select one of these three techniques.
1. Clean with a dry micro fiber cloth. Perfect for light tarnish.
2. Clean with warm water (not hot) & mild dish detergent. This is ideal to remove light tarnishing, dirt & grime build up. Let the jewelry sit in the solution for a few minutes, if it's very dirty you can leave it longer. Then gently scrub with a soft clean toothbrush.
3. Make a mix with lemon+warm water (not hot). Soak the piece in the lemon water for minimum 15 minutes. If the jewel has a gemstone I recommend that you dip a cloth in the lemon water & gently buff the brass instead, avoid contact with the gemstone.
For 2 & 3: Once you are satisfied with the result, rinse the jewel thoroughly. Be sure to dry the metal well afterward, to avoid water stains. Clean with a microfibre cloth.
925 Sterling silver is a precious metal. It is 92,5% silver. Sterling Silver will tarnish with time. Sterling silver jewellery can be cleaned very easily with a microfiber silver cloth, but be sure to avoid contact with any stones.
Some of my designs are oxidised, to make the details pop more & give depth to the design.
Gold vermeil is a 2.5 micron overlay of 18karat gold on a base of 925 sterling silver. Buff gently with a soft, dry cotton cloth or microfibre cloth. Never use a silver cloth or chemical cleaners on 18k gold vermeil jewelry as it can peel off the gold finish.
If the gold peels off you can go to a jeweller to refresh & replate your beloved piece.
Clean your gemstones with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid drastic temperature changes. Do not use jewelry cleaning chemicals on gemstones. Handle with care! Crystals & minerals can be very fragile. Gentleness is key.
]]>This goes out to all international customers. If you place an order & want your treasures asap, you can upgrade to FedEx International Express shipping. FedEx Express Shipping is insured & comes with a tracking number. So you can follow your parcel all the way home to you!
Once your order is shipped it will reach you within 2-4 business days (7 days to some locations)
Please write a note at the checkout or send me a mail if you wish to upgrade. Prices vary depending on the value of your order, the destination & the size of the parcel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION to all European customers: Norway is not a part of the free trade in European Union. Due to that you might have to pay customs & import taxes when receiving your order.
Buyers are responsible for any customs & import taxes that may apply.
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I hope that you are feeling healthy & safe! Noomaad is a very small independently owned company, so I can still stay open & ship your orders.
Due to the situation with the Corona virus I will not produce/make more jewellery for some time (don't know if it's for a few weeks, months or more...) This means that I have a limited stock of my creations. When a design is sold out, it's gone. I hope that you understand.
There are delays all over the world due to the Corona virus lockdown. It can exceed 1 month for all international orders. In a few cases it took 2 months. So if you order something with standard shipping you will have to wait longer than usual to receive your treasures. I kindly ask for your patience.
If you do not want to wait, you can upgrade to FedEx Express International, it takes 2-4 business days. Just send me a email.
Take good care of yourself, your loved ones & everyone around!
❤︎
Christina
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After many months of planning, writing & editing it is finally ready. With this new webshop all Norwegian customers can easily make online orders. Other good news is that it is now possible to pay with credit card.
What you can expect from my blog are new jewelry updates, travel & lifestyle inspiration & of course tons of beautiful pictures from photo shoots.
I value your opinion.
All comments & feedback are appreciated & most welcome. Please let me know if you cannot find something or have any suggestions on how to improve the new web shop.
Thank you so much for reading!
❤︎ Christina
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