{"product_id":"antique-silver-patina","title":"Antique Silver Patina","description":"An antique effect making your silver jewellery darker, perfect for gothic and alternative jewellery. Liver of sulphur patina. We'll apply the patina and polish up the high points.\u003cbr\u003eAntique silver patina effect for any of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treeofopals.com\/shop\/jewellery\/silver\/\"\u003esilver memorial jewellery pieces (click here)\u003c\/a\u003e, a free VIP custom add-on. This is perfect for necklaces and rings, though the effect might not stay on our beads and flat pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe Aesthetic\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA little magical final-touch for your keepsake and memorial jewellery. Antique effect patina for silver gives a time-worn look that's perfect for vintage style pieces, anything with texture and it's perfect for adding depth and definition. Make your inclusions shine brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGothic and Alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA great finish for a necklace, bead core or a dangle charm or a solid silver ring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFor Textured Pieces:\u003c\/b\u003e The dark \"patina\" antique effect settles into the recesses of your jewellery, the lower bits on the crown points, the hammered ring band, the textured setting. It's great for tree bark effect rings and it leaves the high points shiny. So much of our pieces are handmade from scratch and this is a great way to show off real silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVictorian Mourning Jewellery - Gothic Pieces:\u003c\/b\u003e Our antique silver patina is great for anyone with a witchy vibe, alternative and emo looks or looking for goth jewellery. The crown point range of dangle charms, necklaces and  rings looks epic with the blackening. Many of our simple bezel rings can be upgraded to crown point, no extra charge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-56373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/8192\/6226\/files\/cord-star-crown-necklace-2-300x300.jpg?v=1777052072\" alt=\"cord star crown necklace, solid sterling silver patina setting. Dark silver, black in places. Gothic vintage feel umbilical cord jewellery. Teeny cord stars or placenta jewelry, shiny silver background. 10x8mm oval crown point setting, liver of sulpher patina effect no extra charge\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eFreebie for All Our Silver Jewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThis is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ecomplimentary customisation service\u003c\/b\u003e that can be added to any\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treeofopals.com\/category\/jewellery\/silver\/\"\u003e silver jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e. You're getting a bespoke experience and a piece that's even more rare and special. Nikki's personal favourite ring stack is a blackened solid silver twisted ring band with a rose gold heart accent combined with a rose gold filled classic stacking ring with her blood and her partner's \"alternative inclusion\" liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ePractical Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThis is the most important bit because this isn't a factory-perfect finish, it's applied by hand and the liver of sulphur is \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e an accelerator for the natural oxidation process, mimicking how silver tarnishes on its own over time—just much faster and more evenly. It can still come off, but it's a traditional coating which doesn't use artificial heavy chemicals. It's saft for wear;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e the patina created is chemically inert, much like the patina found on vintage items. Some jewellers use hot boiled eggs for the sulphur but we use a liquid activated with hot water that's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e similar to the sulfurous, mineral-rich, hot springs used for traditional spa bathing, so it's vegan-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,0,0\"\u003eThe High Points: Will polish back to bright shiny silver over time and we usually start this process with a silver polishing cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,1,0\"\u003eThe Low Points: Will remain dark, and can be darkened with a black Sharpie pen at home if you want it even deeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,1,2,0\"\u003eThe Result: The jewellery gets more beautiful and unique the longer it is worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-41211\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/8192\/6226\/files\/hair-pearl-spider-1024x1024.jpg?v=1777052077\" alt=\"lock of hair pearl in angelic aqua on a custom spiderweb with spider charm. All with a heavy patina, solid sterling silver. Special custom order, not for sale\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential Care Instructions \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003eYour jewellery has been finished with a specialised warm oxidation, like natural hot springs, to create depth, shadow, and a vintage gothic aesthetic. This is a \"living finish,\" meaning it will evolve as you wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003eWhat to Expect Over time? Friction from your clothes and skin will naturally polish the \"high points\" of the silver back to a bright shine. The \"low points\" (crevices and texture) will stay darkened. This contrast adds to the unique character of your keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003eHow to Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5,4\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003eDo: Gently polish the high spots with the silver polishing cloth we sent to maintain the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,1,0\"\u003eDON'T: Never use jewellery dip or an ultrasonic cleaner. These harsh chemicals or strong vibration can strip the antique effect instantly, returning the piece to plain whitish silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53279707627858,"sku":"Antique25","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/8192\/6226\/files\/ashes-jewellery-patina-rings_0eddaba6-ccd2-421c-b31e-4c9fec6cdecb.jpg?v=1777052246","url":"https:\/\/treeofopals.com\/products\/antique-silver-patina","provider":"Tree of Opals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}