What You Need To Know About MIMOSA's Handcrafted Metal Jewelry

Handcrafted Metal Jewelry — What to Know About Bronze

Bronze is our most popular handcrafted metal jewelry here at MIMOSA.

The bronze we use is approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. It has a warm, rich tone with deep brown and reddish undertones, making it a beautiful and more affordable alternative to 14K gold.

We also recycle bronze within our studio, reclaiming metal scraps and pieces that were broken or did not cast successfully.

Learn more about bronze! — Read "Bronze Jewelry - What to Know About MIMOSA's Most Popular Metal Jewelry."

Caring for Bronze Metal Handcrafted Jewelry

Because bronze metal handcrafted jewelry contains mainly copper, it can naturally develop a patina over time. The patina look, while beautiful and desirable as well, can be buffed away to reveal the original bright golden color at any time.

Read "Cleaning & Caring for Bronze Jewelry."

Why Bronze Metal Handcrafted Jewelry Might Turn Your Skin Green

From time to time we receive questions about "green skin" so we put together an in-depth blog post about why this can happen and how to curb it!

Read "Why Does Bronze Turn My Skin Green?"

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Handcrafted Metal Jewelry — What to Know About Sterling Silver

We also offer all of our cast handcrafted metal jewelry in sterling silver. The sterling silver we use is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper, giving it greater strength and durability than pure silver alone.

Sterling silver earrings are finished with matching ear wires, while pendants come on sterling silver chains.

When caring for sterling silver, this handcrafted metal often stays brighter with regular wear but may tarnish while stored. Use a gentle silver jewelry polish to return the silver to its bright shine.

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Handcrafted Metal Jewelry — What to Know About 14K Gold

Nearly any design we make in-house can also be created in solid 14K gold. Solid gold is an investment, but it offers exceptional longevity and is a beautiful option for anyone who wants the warmth of our bronze pieces in a precious metal.

The 14K gold we use is 100% recycled precious metal and is SCS Recycled Content Certified.

*Please note that our made-to-order 14K gold jewelry is final sale. See our Gold FAQs for complete ordering and return information.

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Handcrafted Metal Jewelry — What to Know About Gold-filled

Alongside the metals we cast in-house, we offer a small collection of carefully chosen gold-filled pieces. We think of these as "supporting actors": chains, ear wires, and delicate components that pair beautifully with our handcrafted jewelry.

Gold-filled metal contains a layer of solid gold mechanically bonded to a base-metal core. It offer the appearance and durability of gold at a more accessible price than solid 14K gold.

While we do not make these gold-filled pieces in-house, some are still assembled or hand-set with stones at our shop. Our bronze and 14K gold earrings are finished with gold-filled ear wires, and our bronze and 14K gold pendants are paired with gold-filled chains unless otherwise noted.

Prefer a solid gold chain? — Shop our 14K Gold Classic Chain.

Learn all about our gold-filled metal jewelry. — Read "Gold-Filled Jewelry - What Is It Anyway?"

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More About Our Handcrafted Metal Jewelry

Jewelry Finish

We envision your MIMOSA pieces as lifetime investments, so each is cast in solid bronze, sterling silver, or 14K gold. There is no plating or wearing away of a top layer; what you see is what you get!

Learn more about our Materials and how to Care for your MIMOSA Jewelry!

Have a question and don't see the answer? Email us at hello@mimosahandcrafted.com.