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Living with patina

Oxidised silver is supposed to change. Here is what that looks like at six months, two years and ten.

6 September 2026 1 min read

Jharna Cascade Earrings dangler — The Elysion Edit

The first question we get about oxidised silver is whether the finish will wear off. It will, in places — and that is the design.

Six months

High points begin to brighten: the edge of a bezel, the crown of a hammered band. The recesses stay dark. This is when a piece starts looking like yours rather than ours.

Two years

The contrast is at its best. Most people stop here and never re-oxidise.

Ten years

Bring it back to the bench. We will re-blacken and re-polish it for free, for as long as we are open.

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