Lagerstroemia Indica Seed Pod Necklace - Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Plated - Two Colors

**Lagerstroemia Indica Seed Pod Necklace - Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Plated - Two Colors** **✦✦✦ Product Introduction ✦✦✦** The Lagerstroemia indica, an enduring "hundred-day red." Its flowers, highly valued for their beauty, symbolize good fortune, eloquence, and femininity. It represents captivated love, a truly beautiful bloom. The Lagerstroemia indica is said to bring good luck; if your home is surrounded by these trees, legend has it that the flowers transform into fairies to protect you, bestowing lifelong happiness. This plant flourishes through the seasons. Beyond its graceful blossoms, we are particularly drawn to its woody seed pods. Observing their moment of opening inspires us to create textured floral jewelry, conveying the enduring essence accumulated over time. Shí Yè (鉐葉) captures the ephemeral moments of earth's budding, blooming, and wilting through metal artistry, communicating the beautiful value of life's cycles. We begin by observing the often-overlooked plants around us, drawing inspiration from their seasonal transformations. Our primary materials are recycled silver and copper, embodying the spirit of nature, cycles, and vitality. Through handcrafted techniques, we create exquisite adornments, extending the life of craftsmanship and imbuing them with energy. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Product Features ✦✦✦** ■ A necklace suitable for any gender. ■ The necklace can be adjusted to three different lengths. ■ Unique botanical texture design. ■ Naturalistic and realistic plant forms and textures, each piece is unique. ■ Meticulous attention to detail and wearing comfort. ■ Professionally crafted by our team for durability and longevity. ■ Exclusively designed and entirely handcrafted by the Shí Yè (鉐葉) team. ■ Original Taiwanese design, limited handcrafted production. ■ Comprehensive after-sales service, including complimentary maintenance and basic repairs. ■ Enjoy discounted custom laser engraving services. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Product Information ✦✦✦** ■ Quantity: One necklace. ■ Dimensions: 1.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height) (Pendant). ■ Chain Length: Adjustable from 40 cm (shortest) to 45 cm (longest) in three stages (including pendant). Each piece is handcrafted, inspired by the natural size and textures of botanical specimens. Therefore, slight variations in dimensions, approximately 0.1 cm, are expected for each finished item. **■ Color: Silver.** **■ Material: International Standard 925 Sterling Silver.** ■ Committed to sustainable reuse, we utilize recycled silver as our raw material. Our 925 sterling silver jewelry contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy, adhering to the internationally recognized 925 standard. This composition offers stable hypoallergenic properties, enhanced resistance to oxidation, and improved hardness and durability, making it ideal for intricate designs. This is why we choose 925 sterling silver for our collection. Through the meticulous polishing process by skilled artisans, each piece is entirely handcrafted, intentionally retaining a forged texture to fully showcase the natural grain and metallic luster. Over time, through exposure to the environment, wear, and individual habits, each piece develops a unique patina, reflecting personal style and the depth of time. - **■ Color: Gold.** **■ Material: Brass, plated with 18K gold.** ■ Using electrolysis, a layer of K gold is plated onto the surface of sterling silver or brass using an electroplating solution. The gold layer is approximately 5-10 microns thick, employing jewelry-grade, nickel-free plating for a K gold aesthetic. It offers excellent resistance to oxidation and fading, with enhanced hardness. The gold plating layer, containing gold, may gradually wear off due to environmental humidity, the wearer's perspiration pH, and friction from contact with skin. This can expose the base metal, which is a normal occurrence. When the gold plating layer wears thin, we recommend booking a replating service to maintain the jewelry's beautiful finish. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Packaging ✦✦✦** ■ This item includes gift packaging, making it perfect for gifting. ■ Gift Packaging Includes: Gift box, care card, storage pouch, and sealed bag. ■ The gift box is made from recycled paper. ■ We offer a complimentary card writing service. Please specify your message in the order notes. ■ If you require a gift bag, please request it in the order notes. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Care Instructions ✦✦✦** ■ Keep jewelry dry at all times. ■ Remove jewelry before excessive sweating, showering, or bathing, as sulfides in moisture can accelerate oxidation. ■ Avoid contact with highly acidic or alkaline substances, such as hot springs, swimming pools, cosmetics, and perfumes. ■ Jewelry will develop a unique character through daily wear, environmental humidity, and body oils. ■ Gently wash jewelry with a mild, neutral detergent to clean sweat and dirt from intricate areas. Dry thoroughly and store in a sealed bag. ■ When cleaning, avoid contact with gemstones and pearls to prevent permanent clouding or erosion of their surfaces. ■ The metal is relatively soft; avoid pulling, heavy pressure, or bending. Be cautious of friction or collision with other jewelry, which can cause deformation. ■ For minor smudges and dust from handling, a clean, soft cloth is usually sufficient for gentle wiping. ■ Silver jewelry can be polished with a silver polishing cloth. ■ Gold-plated jewelry should NOT be polished with a silver polishing cloth. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Warranty Information ✦✦✦** ■ Enjoy lifetime complimentary maintenance and basic repair services to extend the product's lifecycle and achieve sustainable beauty. ■ Maintenance services include restoring oxidized jewelry; basic repairs cover fixable issues such as deformation and scratches. ■ We offer lifetime paid professional repair and upgrade services, including but not limited to: wear on vulcanized layers, wear on gold plating, breakage, re-plating, vulcanization, stone setting, casting, and laser engraving for personalization. ■ For any inquiries, we recommend contacting us first via Pinkoi messages. ----------------------------------------- **✦✦✦ Exchanges & Returns ✦✦✦** ■ Upon receiving this product, if you notice any defects, please take photos as evidence and contact customer service within seven days of receipt to arrange for an exchange or return. Please note: returns and exchanges are only accepted for items that have not been used. If there are visible signs of wear, we regret that we cannot process returns or exchanges. Please ensure all original packaging, including the product, packaging materials, accessories, gifts, and invoice, is returned complete. Incomplete packaging may result in the inability to process returns or exchanges. ■ Customized items, unless they have significant defects, are not eligible for exchange or return. Returns or exchanges will not be provided for customized products that differ from the customer's imagination, or for subjective aesthetic judgments. ■ For returns, the shipping fee for the initial shipment will be deducted from the refund. Thank you for your understanding. ■ For exchanges, the customer is responsible for the return shipping cost of the item to be exchanged. ■ For any inquiries, we recommend contacting us first via Pinkoi messages.