My Sterling Story

Today I want to share with my readers how easy it is to care for your SilverTrove jewelry, or for any sterling silver jewelry. To clean your jewelry, I recommend using a soft toothbrush and a little toothpaste.  Tartar control toothpaste works best, but any toothpaste you have on hand will work.  Make sure to rinse well while continuing to brush so no toothpaste is left.  Dry with a soft cloth to avoid water spotting. To prevent tarnish, store your sterling silver jewelry in an airtight container and away from direct light.  A small food storage container or zip lock bag will work great.  Silver tarnishes faster in some climates.  If you have problems with tarnish in your area, let me know and I will include a specially treated tarnish resistant storage bag with your order.  You can also purchase silver dip that removes tarnish almost instantly.  If you purchased an oxidized piece, meaning that it has blackened areas, you won't want to use a...

Today I want to apologize to my subscribers and readers.  I have been so busy making and shipping jewelry over the past months that my blog has been woefully neglected.  I've got a million things I would love to write about, and hopefully I will get to do that soon, but today I found something so awe-inspiring I just had to share it with you.  If you are an artist or crafter you know how important inspiration is.  Even if you don't think of yourself as an artist, coordinating a wardrobe, decorating a living space or cooking a meal are all forms of artistic expression, and nature can provide the best ideas for combining color, texture, patterns and proportion.  So, no matter who you are, I think you will find this as amazing and uplifting as I did.   1. Volcanic lightning aka “dirty thunderstorms.” 2. Frozen air bubbles in Abraham Lake. 3. Underground natural springs in Mexico. 4. Giant crystal cave in Nacia, Mexico. 5. Shimmering shore...

I love working with silver and gemstones to create beautiful and timeless pieces of art jewelry for you. I am also very passionate about protecting the environment and the people and animals who live within it, especially when it comes to the mining industry and the materials I work with. I search out ethically obtained silver, gemstones and other materials and recycle whenever possible. I am meticulous about properly handling and disposing of the chemicals and other waste that can't be recycled and I use natural products whenever they are practical and available. The world we live in and the creatures we share it with are affected by everything we do and every choice we make. My goal is to do no harm and give back to the environment as it gives to me each day. In that spirit, I am a huge supporter of Earthworks and everything they are doing to clean up the mining industry by raising awareness and changing policies. Most of us are unaware of the scope of damaging effects the ...