Natural Citrine Bracelet Handmade in Nepal 925 Sterling Silver

Dimensions: Gemstone size: Approx. 7mm, 5 gemstones in total Bracelet length: Total length 19cm, section with gemstones 9cm; recommended for wrist sizes 14-18cm. Materials: Natural citrine, crafted entirely from 925 sterling silver. The black detailing is achieved through a special oxidation process. Q: What is the common "oxidation treatment" for Nepalese jewelry? A: When silver jewelry darkens, "oxidation" is a common colloquial term. Oxidation refers to a substance reacting with oxygen. However, silver (jewelry) darkens due to reaction with "sulfur" in the air, forming "silver sulfide." The black substance on the surface of silver (jewelry) (which can appear coffee-colored, light brown, dark brown, or reddish-brown) is "silver sulfide." If not properly maintained, general silver (jewelry) will darken and lose its luster. Therefore, the correct term is "sulfidation," which is a reaction with hydrogen sulfide in the air or sulfur dioxide in moisture, thus forming silver sulfide on the surface of the silver (jewelry). In Nepalese silver jewelry craftsmanship, specific "sulfidation" treatments are applied (giving a dark or aged appearance) to enhance the piece's unique character. If you dislike this effect, you can try gently brushing the affected areas multiple times with a soft brush and toothpaste to remove the intentionally applied sulfidation. Product includes: Bracelet, bracelet gift box, polishing cloth, PVC zipper bag ■ Nellie After-Sales Service: Enjoy lifetime warranty and repair services for purchased items. (Repair fees may apply depending on the condition of the item.) ■ Shipping Information All Nellie items are shipped from Nepal. To help you save on international shipping costs, for orders with delivery addresses in Asian countries, we consolidate orders once a week and ship them to our studio in Taiwan. From there, our Taiwan-based team will forward the items to you.