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Talavera Ceramic and Pearl Bracelet

Name: Talavera Ceramic and Pearl Bracelet
SKU: MP09104100
Availability: InStock

£30.00

This is a bracelet handcrafted with love by Claudia Durán, a dedicated Mexican artisan and jeweller. It combines Talavera beads with natural pearls. Its vibrancy is the perfect addition to any casual or formal outfit.

Circumference: 18-19 cm

SKU: MP09104100 Category: Wood Sage and Sea Salt

Talavera Ceramic

Talavera ceramic is a type of high-quality pottery, which can be recognised through its vibrant colours and detailed, traditional patterns.

The History of Mexican Talavera Pottery

Talavera isn’t just any kind of pottery and not just any artisan can make it. Authentic Talavera comes from Talavera de la Reina in Spain, and from the Mexican town of San Pablo del Monte (Tlaxcala), Puebla, Atlixco, Cholula and Tecal. Talavera pottery, a craft mastered in the village of Talavera de la Reina, was first introduced to Mexico in the 15th century by Spanish settlers. Today, it is produced in the Mexican regions above listed utilising the techniques, skills and cultural influences attained over the centuries.

The design of the pieces is highly regulated by tradition. There are only six colours that can ever be used in the making of Talavera: blue, yellow, black, green, orange and mauve, and these must be made with natural pigments. In the early days, cobalt blue was most commonly used, as this was the most expensive pigment and a sign of high quality, making it highly sought after.

Moreover, only natural clays can be used in the making of Talavera instead of other available chemically treated and dyed clays. This means that the Talavera handcrafting process can take between three to four months.

Basic Jewelry Care

Always:

Apply lotion, cosmetics, hairspray and perfume before dressing in jewelry.
When undressing, wipe each piece with a clean soft cloth to remove oils and perspiration.
Store in a fabric-lined box, separately or individually-wrapped in tissue to prevent scratches.

Never:

• Never wear jewelry when doing physical work such as housekeeping, gardening or exercise.
• Never expose jewelry to household cleaning products.
• Never expose jewelry to chlorine swimming pools or hot tubs.

Cautions when Cleaning Jewelry and Gemstones

Jewelry care and recommendations for cleaning and storing your jewelry. This list is not all inclusive and only provides warnings for some of the most common improper practices used to clean jewelry.

To care for your jewelry and keep it clean and ready to wear, gently wipe off excess make-up and skin oils after each wearing. Use a nub free, 100% cotton cloth and gently wipe the piece clean using only the soft pads of your fingers. Store in jeweler’s tissue or a soft bag.

Never immerse your silver jewelry in chlorine, salt water, mineral springs, and suntan lotion. Remember, some household cleaners contain chlorine bleach; these will cause discoloration and also loosen the gemstones.

Never use an ultrasonic cleaner, ammonia or any chemical solution to clean opaque gemstones, such as turquoise, malachite, onyx, lapis lazuli and opals. They are a porous stone and may absorb chemicals, which build up inside the stone and cause discoloration. Simply wipe them gently with a moist cloth until clean.

If your jewelry contains gemstones or pearls, do not immerse in water, as this can loosen some settings. Never use dips or abrasives cleaners on gemstones.

Other Common Chemicals and Solutions to Avoid

Besides chlorine bleach, denatured alcohol, turpentine, acetone, and ammonia can cause harm. These chemicals can dull or even pit the surface on softer gemstones. Petroleum based products can actually “melt” amber if allowed to remain on the stone and they can do significant damage to pearls.