JIKA - Handmade Artisan Jewellery

JEWELLERY THAT SPEAKS OF YOU AND TO YOU - HANDMADE ON DHARAWAL LAND

CARE & SIZING

CARE

Like all things our jewellery sometimes need a little attention so it can keep looking its best! Here’s some information on caring for your jewellery.

STERLING SILVER

Sterling silver is a silver alloy containing 92.5% silver - and 7.5% other metals (we used recycled sterling silver with a copper alloy).

Over time your silver jewellery may show signs of oxidisation (tarnish). You can prevent oxidisation by a) wearing your jewellery regularly as the oils on your skin can clean and protect the metal, and b) storing your jewelly wrapped in soft cloth, or an airtight container. When oxidisation does occur it can be easily treated using a polishing cloth.

Exposure to acidity, moisture and chemicals can cause discolouration in sterling silver - this can be easily treated with a polishing cloth.

There are lots of methods for cleaning your sterling silver that you can find online - including a bi-carb soda paste (yep, it works), or simply using soapy water (yep, this works too). Treat your jewellery well, and it should not just last a long time, but will actually develop an attractive lustre.

 

 

BRASS

Brass, like silver, is sensitive to acidity, moisture and some chemicals. It is best to prevent your brass jewellery coming in contact with moisture. 

If discolouration or tarnish occurs - use a polishing cloth or bicarb paste.

To prevent oxidisation - keep your brass jewellery in an airtight container.

SIZING

RING SIZING //

Fingers are funny things. They’re like people - they come in all different shapes and sizes! Out of necessity we have set sizing for our range:

  • Size 1 (16.3mm - internal diametre) - AUS L

  • Size 2 (16.9mm - internal diametre) - AUS M1/2

  • Size 3 (17.5mm - internal diametre) - AUS O

  • Size 4 (18.1mm - internal diametre) - AUS P1/2

  • Size 5 (19.2mm - internal diametre) - AUS S

We’re totally aware that these sizes can’t possibly cover the diversity of all the world’s beautiful fingers. So, for Made-to-Order pieces, there is an option for you to input a ‘custom’ size. 

But what if you don’t know your size? Don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. If you want to order a ring but aren’t sure what size is best, there are three easy options that help.

  1. You can order a ring-sizer from us that will be sent out immediately. It’s super easy to use and re-use and will give you an accurate ring size you can use whenever the need arises. Order one here:

  2. You can have your ring size taken at a commercial/trade jeweller, or if you’re in the Illawarra you’re welcome to pop by our home studio and we can size you up (and maybe you can try on some rings while you’re here!). To arrange a time - just drop us a line at contact@iamjika.com

  3. You can take your own ring-size. The ring size refers to its internal diameter. If you have another ring that fits - you can measure it’s internal diameter by placing it on a ruler and sending that to measurement to us.

If you purchased  or were gifted a ring/bangle that doesn’t quite fit -and a more appropriate size isn’t in stock - then we’re happy to re-size it for you. Follow the returns process outlined here. It will enter our production queue and may take 3-4 weeks to be returned to you. Sterling silver/brass pieces will be re-sized free of charge, gold pieces my incur a fee to cover material costs.