At shadowsbeads, we know how important quality is. We have seen all the cheap imitations imported by department stores and sold at designer prices. That's why we use quality components and craftsmanship in all of our jewelry. We have shopped around to find the best suppliers of quality sterling silver, gemstones, genuine Swarovski Crystal, freshwater pearls, and glass beads. In February, we attended the Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show and hand-picked our bead strands from thousands of vendors, finding unique stones from around the world. We also made great contacts with the people we met so that we can order stones of the same quality in the future.
Every piece we create is designed to be heirloom-quality, and with the proper care will last for years to come. We use a special knotting technique in our necklaces so that if a clasp should break, the beads can be saved, and the necklace can be repaired. If a piece of our jewelry should ever break under normal wear, send us the pieces and we will repair it.
Because of the nature of sterling Silver, your jewelry may become tarnished. The easiest and least expensive way to clean this is with a silver polishing cloth, which can be found at the jewelry section of a local department store, hobby store, or even your local drug store. There are also cleaning liquids available, but we don't recommend them for most pieces because the liquid is corrosive and can damage some gemstones and finishes. The polishing cloths are safe for any pieces of jewelry.
