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During September-November this year we have experienced a lot of wet and hot humid weather. Unfortunately this has has caused some jewellery that has been stored in our gift box's to start to develop a surface layer of tarnish. If the gift box was exposed to any hot, humid or wet environmental conditions either during transit, or when stored in your homes, Hydrogen Sulfide (Sulfur), a toxin found in the air, may have contaminated the gift box. We take every precaution possible by selecting anti tarnish materials to make these box's and storing them in a protected environment here, but we cant control what they have been exposed too before we store them, or what they are exposed to on the way to you, or when they are stored in your homes. This could be as simple as sitting in the hot sun in your mail box or rain. We have also contacted our gift box's manufacturer and are trying to pin point if something happened and have tested the current box's we have in stock, and they are all perfect at the moment, so its hard to tell which batch or which box's were affected so we are asking that everyone check so we can fix with any issues. Please check your jewellery asap, especially if its been wrapped already for a gift, to check that your items were not affected. We don't want any nasty surprises on Christmas day or when you go to wear your jewellery. We are so sorry!!!! If you find it was affected, the link at the bottom of the page has instructions to clean this at home, and remove any toxins that have attached to your jewellery. -Please contact us and we will send you a new gift box asap -If you are unable to clean the tarnish layer yourself or would rather not, please send it back to us and we will do this for you and send it right back in a new gift box. We suggest storing the jewellery in a sealed container or in a zip lock bag, and wrapping these as late as possible as our gift box's are not air tight for as long as possible before gifting.  If you are confused, here is why this may happen to your jewellery. Our Sterling silver or 10ct won't rust, turn green or perish like cheap plated metals but will tarnish if exposed to hydrogen sulfide (sulfur) a substance that occurs in the air. Tarnish on Solid Sterling Silver or 10ct Gold is only on the surface layer of the metal, and underneath this exposed layer, your sterling silver or gold will be in pristine condition. This surface reaction can be removed cleaning your jewellery and then your jewellery will be in brand new condition again.. There is a huge misconception that Sterling Silver or 10ct gold shouldn't tarnish and that this is a sign that its not 'real'. This is not true. This is only the case if you cant clean the tarnish layer. You know you have the real thing if its only a surface reaction, and has not caused the whole piece to perish. Sterling silver is an alloy made from 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent alloy. An alloy is essentially the mixture of two (or more) elements. Without this 7.5% alloy, silver is to soft to use for jewellery, so unfortunately its the only way to make the silver strong enough to be worn. Cheap metals can irritate the skin and result in allergic reactions, making sterling silver a great option for sensitive skin. Inexpensive metals like nickel or brass can cause infections, especially with earrings. Bottom line: Sterling silver, aka 925, or 10ct Gold is hypoallergenic, high quality, stylish and safe. The only downside to all sterling silver is that the added copper may cause it to tarnish, with the metal’s surface turning dark brown, black or even some copper coloured staining, especially in wet. humid or hot conditions, or if stored near something toxic in the environment in which it is stored. However, it's easy to clean and beneath the tarnish your sterling silver or Gold will still be in great condition. Sterling Silver discolours because of hydrogen sulfide (sulfur), a substance that occurs in the air. When silver comes into contact with it, a chemical reaction takes place and a tarnish like layer is formed. The good news is that sterling silver can last forever if cared for, unlike silver-plated or cheap metal jewellery which will deteriorate no matter what. And even if your 925 or 10ct jewellery has already been spotted with tarnish, a good clean or polishing will easily make it look like new. The best way to prevent this from happening is to wear your jewellery. The oils from your skin will protect it. Tarnish is much more likely to happen if its not stored correctly. Use this link on how to clean, and store your jewellery. Read More Here About Why Sterling Silver and 10ct Gold Can Tarnish   Please contact us with any concerns as soon as you can, we are here to help.. Thanks so much Laurel, LBD

Laihas Bohemian Dreaming- Handmade Jewellery Australia. 95% Of Our Jewellery is 100% Handmade, even our Huggies hoops and chains..  By definition, handmade jewellery is literally just that, made by the “hands” of an artisan or maker. The pieces are soldered, sawed, carved, and shaped without the use of manufacturing machinery. A machine can crank out hundreds of units per hour while an individual can only make a finite quantity at a time.  Still, most people don’t understand the true value of handmade jewellery compared to its mass-produced counterparts. There are many reasons why handcrafted jewelry is more of an investment than pieces that are produced in mass quantities.  Since there are no machines involved, it takes an incredible amount of time to produce just a single piece of handmade jewellery.  As a designer, I often spend days if not weeks designing a piece of jewellery. Once the design is complete, it can take many many weeks to make. That’s a lot of devotion, care, and attention to your piece of jewellery.  In almost every case, the materials involved in a handmade piece are of stellar quality. It’s difficult to regulate or even know exactly what alloys are used in mass production factories where unexpected nickel or other metals can cause unwanted reactions. Handmade materials are generally sourced from highly reputable suppliers making handmade jewellery pure and free from unwanted alloys.  When you think about it, handmade pieces are always unique in their own way. No two pieces of handmade jewellery are exactly the same. Even if the handmade creation is part of an edition, you’re not likely to bump into someone wearing the same piece of jewellery as you at a party. Even when it’s the same design, your piece will still vary slightly to another person who has the same product. From the finishes to the lines, they are always differences, even if so slight. It’s something just for you, every single time. So when you consider purchasing a handmade piece of jewellery, remember that even though the piece may be a little more costly than a mass-produced design, you are supporting something bigger than yourself. You should feel really good about your purchase knowing that you have a special piece of art made with so much love. Buying a LBD DESIGN is supporting a dying art, and supporting ethically sourced and produced jewellery.  In my opinion, although handmade jewellery doesn’t have the pristine finish that can be made by a machine, it has the quality materials and durability that machine made jewellery just doesn’t have.  Thanks so much for reading and supporting Laihas Bohemian Dreaming.  SHOP NOW Laurel, LBD

Larimar Jewellery Australia Larimar is both a beautiful and rare stone. These features make it a great choice for adding a unique piece of jewellery to your collection. It also makes for a great conversation piece, since not many people have Larimar. Because of its bright blue color, Larimar jewellery looks gorgeous when it is set in silver or gold. Larimar is a positive, high-energy stone that is good for communication, which means that it can be effectively combined with many other stones and crystals. It is unlikely to have temperamental or negative reactions to any other stones you might use in conjunction with it. Larimar is a serene crystal that can promote relaxation and calm. It is a popular choice for a “worry stone,” a smoothly polished stone that is held in the hand and rubbed by the thumb as a folk practice for relieving anxiety. Larimar’s connection with the element of water – which is the element that rules our emotions – means that it is a wonderful stone to use for all manner of anxiety related to emotional issues, such as that caused by relationships, social anxiety, guilt, or anxiety caused by “thinking bad thoughts.” Larimar is connected with the throat chakra, which is the chakra of communication (and usually characterized with a bright blue or turquoise colour). By wearing Larimar Jewellery, it is thought you can develop a sensitivity to the cosmos that can assist in the development of heightened perception and even psychic powers. Shop Our Larimar Jewellery Collection to find your special piece today.. Larimar Jewellery

Not only is Rainbow Moonstone a gorgeous gem with a milky moon like base and sun kissed flashes of rainbows and/or watery blue hues, (I like to call this - Moonstone Magic) it is also filled with passive, receptive, feminine energy, making it a must have, as a part of everyone’s Crystal collection..

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