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Below is a very small selection of the one of a kind jewellery that Jan Mancey creates. Viewing the slideshow, or clicking on an individual photo will allow you to learn about the materials used in each piece, as well as see a larger, more detailed photo. For more photos, see the Blog.
Jan Mancey’s Photos: a small sampling of jewellery
Examples of the jewellery of designer and artist Jan Mancey (nee Janice Robertson) BID
Sterling silver will tarnish due to interaction with sulfides in the air. The tarnish is golden in hue when it begins, but will eventually progress to black. Higher sulfide levels are associated with humidity and air pollution; the more humid or polluted your environment, the faster your silver will tarnish.
How to remove tarnish from your silver:
a scientific explanation and instructions
from chemistry professor Dr. Bassam Shakhashiri
How to polish copper: Dip the piece into a small bowl that has been filled with lemon juice. If tarnish persists, add some table salt. Rinse in clear water and dry with a soft cloth.