Genevieve Hunt
Woven Silver Jewelry
Jewelry Series
Dartmouth Trail
Hawthorn
Marion Pink
Newport Blue
Popham Sky
Sea Smoke
Silver Lining
Summer Storm
Inspiration & Technique
Artist Resume
Photographs by
George
Simonson
Care
Any moisture or humidity will eventually turn all silver jewelry dark gray. Leaving your jewelry in the bathroom or out on your dresser on a humid day will hasten the tarnishing process. Following these care instructions will allow you to enjoy your jewelry for a long time. Unlike sterling silver, fine silver takes much longer to tarnish and will develop a vintage patina over time. Pieces can be gently soaked in a mild solution of warm water with a tablespoon of Ivory Liquid Soap in a bowl for thirty minutes and then gently brushed with a soft toothbrush and thoroughly dried with a soft cloth. Never use a commercial jewelry cleaning solution or ultrasonic cleaner because it will eat your pearls and softer gemstones. Each time you take off your jewelry, it is important to wipe it with a soft cloth and put it away in a zip-lock bag. An anti-tarnish strip in the zip-lock bag will also help retard the tarnishing process.
Special Handling
My work is well made but very delicate, fine jewelry. Like your grandmother’s pearls, it should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off and put away carefully. It is special occasion jewelry that isn’t meant to stand up to everyday wear and abuse, or excessive handling. It needs to be stored and cleaned properly, and cared for like a dear friend. If it gets caught on a button or you tug at it impatiently it might tear. I always try to repair my pieces, but sometimes they can’t be saved. Please don’t yank it off at the end of a fun night and throw it on your bathroom vanity. If your piece has a clasp, please use it as intended to put jewelry on and off. Please do not yank it over your wrist or head and then be upset when it finally breaks.