Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. In wire wrapping, jewelry is made
using jewelry wire and findings similar to wire (like head-pins) to make components. Wire components are then
connected to one another using mechanical techniques with no soldering or heating of the wire. Frequently, in
this approach, a wire is bent into a loop or other decorative shape and then the wire is wrapped around itself to
finish the wire component making that loop or decorative shape permanent. Because of this technique for
wrapping wire around itself this craft is called wire wrapping.
(Wikipedia)
Wire used my Mx
Gold-filled wire is wire made with a layer of 10Kt or better gold mechanically bonded under heat & pressure to
one or more surfaces of supporting base metal, then rolled or drawn to a given thickness. It is safe for most
people with sensitive skin.
Unless otherwise stated, Mx Signature jewelry is made using 12Kt gold-filled wire.
Tip: It is unadvisable to wear gold jewelry in pools or spas because they react with chlorine.
Sterling silver: more info coming soon
Argentium® silver is a type of sterling silver that contains a small amount of additional alloys, giving it better
resistance to tarnish than standard sterling silver.
Unless otherwise stated, Mx Signature jewelry is made using Argentium® silver and Sterling silver wire.
Tip: An occasional wipe with a soft cotton cloth will keep the metal in pristine condition.
Gemstone Enhancement Guide
(B) Bleaching: Gemstone colour is lightened or removed using chemical agents
(D) Dyeing: Intensifying colour or improving colour uniformity of a gemstone using
colouring matter.
(N) Natural: not currently known to be enhanced
(MM) Manmade: fabricated products
Patina
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Beads
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Pearl Grades
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Other Materials
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