Our Fine Quality Materials
STERLING SILVER
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. It can be antiqued or given a high polish. We use both antiqued and polished beads. Sterling Silver tarnishes from the interaction of silver and sulfides in the air. This is a natural process. Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft sterling silver polishing cloth. Do NOT use a Sterling Dip to clean your Sivani Designs jewelry.
LEATHER
Sivani Designs leather jewelry is made using genuine leather. Leather feels, smells, and looks luxurious. Leather jewelry screams style. But leather is not water-resistant. Therefore it cannot withstand exposure to water unless you are using a prectant on a regular basis.
We highly recommend -
Obenauf's leather care products. Obenauf's products are natural protectants for leather and contain no harmful chemicals that can damage your leather. Natural oils are suspended in a Beeswax/Propolis formula. In the leather, these oils gradually seep out of the Beeswax/Propolis as a time release lubrication that restores fibers. If exposed to heat or constant flexing, the oils are released faster; so instead of getting parched, your leather gets oiled when and where it needs it most.
In addition to this remarkable "suspension release" quality, propolis also provides a durable barrier against chemicals and resists bacteria, mold, and mildew. Propolis is an anti-bacterial resin collected by honeybees to waterproof and disinfect their hives. This amazing, all natural substance repels water better and longer than regular water repellants. It even reinforces the surface of your leather against scuffing while still allowing the leather to breathe
If you choose not to use a leather protectant, exposure to water may reduce the lifespan of a leather jewelry piece, so we recommend that you remove it before showering, swimming, washing dishes and other similar activities.
RUBBER CORD
Some of the Sivani Designs men's jewelry can be made with rubber cord instead of the genuine leather. Rubber cord is a great choice if you are planning to wear your Sivani Designs bracelet or necklace at all times. Rubber cord is water resistant and therefore can withstand prolonged exposure to water. It is also far more resistant to regular exposure to chemicals, cosmetics, and perspiration.
BEADING WIRE
Some of our designs require the use of beading wire. We use the strongest beading wire possible for each specific jewelry item. All bracelets and necklaces are made with 49 strands of steel coated in Nylon.
GEMSTONES
All our Gemstones are natural semi-precious stones.