Natural Minerals / Swiss Smoky Quartz / Courage Hill

A smoky quartz from Switzerland, featuring beautiful dissolution patterns and a scattering of the standard green chlorite on part of it. Pendant size including bail approx: 42.4 x 27 x 16.6 mm **Please check if the "chain length" and "style" meet your needs. If you mistakenly choose the wrong size, you will be responsible for the round-trip shipping costs for exchanges.** **Important Notes for Wearing Silver Jewelry for the First Time** ◮ Avoid wearing silver jewelry while visiting hot springs or swimming. The salt in seawater and the acidity of rainwater can slightly corrode metal and cause oxidation. Sulfur in hot springs can cause jewelry to turn black and undergo vulcanization. If exposed to these substances, rinse the silver jewelry with clean water and dry it thoroughly. ◮ Human sweat has a slightly acidic pH of 4 for antibacterial purposes. Studies have shown that prolonged contact can corrode metal and accelerate alloy oxidation. Our jewelry is not plated with other materials on the surface, making it more susceptible to corrosion and breakage when enclosed by sweat. However, **not everyone's sweat will cause breakage. If you have had similar experiences, please be extra cautious.** To keep silver jewelry looking new, we recommend washing and drying it after wearing it for the day, and keeping it dry. ◮ Products containing chemical additives can also cause silver jewelry to corrode. Any product with chemical additives can actually speed up the oxidation process of jewelry. Common examples include: skincare products, sunscreen, cosmetics, perfumes, essential oils, detergents, chlorine in swimming pools, etc. If you habitually wear perfume, we recommend applying perfume first and then wearing jewelry, avoiding direct contact between jewelry and perfume. ◮ Develop good habits for use and storage. Taiwan's climate is humid, and the air humidity is relatively high. When not wearing the jewelry, be sure to wipe off any sweat or oil with a dry cloth, store it in a ziplock bag to block air and maintain dryness, and store each piece separately to prevent friction and surface scratches. ◮ About the vulcanization of silver jewelry 925 sterling silver can easily oxidize and turn yellow or black when exposed to air. This is a natural reaction of silver jewelry, similar to how pure silver reacts with hot spring water. Simply gently polish it with a silver polishing cloth to restore its original luster. However, in hard-to-reach areas like the crevices of a silver chain, the silver may appear slightly black. The vulcanization technique directly oxidizes 925 sterling silver jewelry to create a rustic, antique, dark appearance, enhancing contrast and adding layers. This is more uniform and aesthetically pleasing than natural air oxidation, and the crevices do not require extra cleaning. Frequent wear, where the surface of the silver jewelry rubs against clothing, can help maintain its new appearance. ◮ About Us To present the highest quality, each of our pieces is meticulously crafted through repeated inspections, adjustments, and polishing. We do not allow any pinholes or imperfections. To ensure structural integrity, we repeatedly forge and hammer the silver, giving our jewelry a unique luster and texture. Plated protective films have a high probability of peeling off with long-term wear, which can affect both the environment and the human body, and obscure the natural luster of silver. Therefore, our pieces are never plated. We invest significantly more time in the details. If you have the opportunity to purchase one of our pieces, you will notice that its oxidation rate is significantly slower compared to most other silver products, and its luster is also different. We hope you can find a unique piece of jewelry that belongs to you here.