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Gemstone Earrings

01/11/201901/11/2019
by adminwryght

If you are looking for a birthstone or gemstone gift these are a great choice. Made from two 5mm natural gemstones and finished on a hand-formed sterling silver earring wire.

Choose your gemstone from the following selection. All are available for purchase in the online shop for just $25!

AMETHYST FACTS
Colour : Dark Purple
Birth month : February
Star sign : Aquarius
Anniversary : 6 years
Beliefs : A healing stone to help purify and clear the mind particularly good for stressful situations

CARNELIAN FACTS
Colour : Orange
Birth month : August
Star sign : Virgo
Chakras : Lower Three
Beliefs : boost motivation, endurance and courage and to circulate vital energy

GARNET FACTS
Colour : Deep Red
Birth month : January
Star sign : Aquarius
Anniversary : 2 years
Beliefs : A stone to provide energy by grounding and connecting with self-confidence and success

ONYX FACTS
Colour : Black
Birth month : July
Star sign : Leo
Anniversary : 7 years
Beliefs : Support emotional and physical strength, and symbolises personal growth

PEARL FACTS
Colour : White
Birth month : June and November
Anniversary : 3 and 13 years
Beliefs : balance auras and bring luck, wisdom, prosperity and fortune!

ROSE QUARTZ
Colour : Off white (pink hue)
Birth month : April
Star sign : Scorpio
Anniversary : 5 years
Beliefs : the stone of unconditional love, believed to boost compassion and restore trust

SERPENTINE FACTS
Colour : Yellow-Green
Chakra : Crown
Beliefs : Help with fresh starts, meditation finding inner-peace and spring-cleaning the soul

SODALITE FACTS
Colour : Blue
Birth month : December
Star sign : Sagittarius
Chakra : Throat
Beliefs : bring logic, aid clear thinking, self-expression, creativity and communication

Each stone measures approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) and the total drop of the earring is approximately 3cm (1 1/4 inch)

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Charm Bracelets

15/11/201831/10/2018
by adminwryght

The versatility of a charm bracelet makes these a popular choice. A high quality sterling silver bracelet can be built up over time with lots of memories and fun charms.

Available with either circle or diamond initials in your silver, copper or brass. You can add extra letters to get your full set. Add gemstones for some colour and meaning. The possibilities are just beginning.

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Gemstones

09/11/201831/10/2018
by adminwryght

Colour is coming to the Wryght Designs’ range. Add a little pop of colour with the new gemstone additions. Choose from purple amethyst, orange carnelian, deep red garnet, white imperfect pearls, yellow Korean jade, black onyx and blue sodalite.

Perfect additions to any necklaces, charm bracelets and letter necklaces and now available on Wryght Designs and Etsy. They can even be added to earrings, send me a message to discuss this option.

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Diamond Initials

03/11/201831/10/2018
by adminwryght

Finding a sweet gift is so much easier when it’s personalised. And these diamond initials now offer another choice for your gift giving

Available in silver, brass and copper on Etsy and right here on Wryght Designs. Who in your life deserves a little personalisation?

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Necklace Lengths : A Helpful Guide

14/06/201714/06/2017
by Claire Wryght

Choosing a necklace length can seem daunting so here is a quick run down to help you make the right choice.

The main considerations are physique, fashion style and clothing.

Physique

Shorter necklaces emphasise the neck and upper torso area making them best suited for slim necks. They also suit petite women by drawing attention upwards towards the face.
Medium length necklaces flatter all body shapes, they balance the neck and bust and are the best all round choice.
Longer necklaces elongate and draw attention downwards and towards the bust, they flatter most shapes but particularly suit taller women.

Fashion Style

Individual style has a lot to do with choosing jewellery and necklace length. Some ideas includes :

Preppy, corporate, think paired back colours, collared shirts and blouses : work best with shorter necklaces pairing well with those mid-height necklines.
Retro, vintage, think boat, square and bust level necklines : work best with shorter necklaces to balance those bust emphasising necklines.
Boho, hippy, casual think floaty tops, spaghetti straps and florals : work best with long necklaces chains particularly suitable for necklace layering.

Item of Clothing

Finally pairing jewellery and necklace lengths with clothing can really pull an outfit together. There are a few key rules to consider.

Necklace length and necklines, generally necklaces should sit at least an inch (2.5cm) above or below the neckline, within an inch and you risk the necklace hiding inside the neckline or clashing with the clothing.

Low necklines need short or medium necklaces for example plunging v-necks dresses and strapless tops.
Medium necklines need short or long necklaces for example button down shirts and scooped necklines.
High necklines need medium or longer necklaces for example turtle necks and round crew neck t-shirts

As standard Wryght Designs’ stock sterling silver 40cm, 55cm and 70cm chains. These can be purchased as a additional item in the shop. However, if you are looking for a specific length please ask, we keep a limited stock of other lengths including 45cm, 50cm and 60cm. We are also able to source surgical stainless steel and gold necklaces on request.

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Cleaning Silver : A Quick and Easy Guide

07/03/201721/03/2017
by Claire Wryght

Tarnish accumulates over time on all metals, it’s actual a mini chemical reaction between elements in the air and the metal’s surface called oxidisation.

On silver items the sulphur in the air reacts with the compounds in the jewellery and becomes silver sulphide. These tiny specks of black build up to become black all over.

So second up in our easiest ways to clean metals series is silver.

Second Up : Silver

Our tried and tested tip for cleaning silver with only the things you have around the house? Aluminium foil, baking soda and hot water.

First line a heat proof, non-reactive vessel big enough to submerge the metal with aluminium foil. Boil some water. Then add the metal, the boiling water (enough to submerge) and a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for each cup of water. ‘Fresh’ tarnish comes off quickly. But stubborn tarnish can need a bit of a soak, or even a couple of applications for the chemistry to work. Finish with a quick rinse. Note : we only tested this method on sterling. We cannot recommend for other metals. Please do not soak any gemstones, pearls or other non-sterling items.

To make the shine last a little longer, add a coat of any clear wax or even a tiny daub of hair conditioner and buff to a shiny finish.

Check out Cleaning Copper and Cleaning Brass

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Cleaning Copper : A Quick and Easy Guide

28/02/201721/03/2017
by Claire Wryght

Working with metals like copper makes you curious about some strange things…

How was sterling silver invented and who decided the 925 rule?
Who developed the terms karat for gold but carat for gemstones?
And what is the easiest way to clean my metals?

Well the answer to the cleaning question very much depends on the metal itself. So over the next few posts I’ll share my tried and tested tricks for keeping your metal jewellery bright and shiny.

First Up : Copper

Incredibly the easiest and quickest way I’ve found to clean copper is plain lemon juice.

Yep, a little lemon juice in a plastic container, soak the metal for around 30 seconds making sure it is fully submerged. Then rinse with clean water. Sparkly jewellery every time. Note : lemon juice doesn’t react with sterling silver but be wary of plated metals.

To make the shine last a little longer, add a coat of any clear wax, beeswax or clear furniture polish. Apply using a soft cloth and buff to a shiny finish.

Check out Cleaning Silver and Cleaning Brass

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