What is NOGU jewelry made of?

The majority of our jewelry is crafted with . 925 sterling silver, and many pieces have a 18k white gold, 18k gold, 18k rose gold, or gunmetal vermeil. Vermeil refers to items made of high-quality silver which are plated with an additional thin layer - usually gold.

Where are NOGU bracelets made?

The Mermaid Glass™ Collection is designed by NOGU Studio in Toronto and hand-crafted from 6mm glass beads that glow in daylight looking like modern magic! Support Ocean Cleanup with the Authentic NOGU Mermaid Glass™ Bracelets.

What is Mermaid glass made out of?

The Mermaid Glass™ bead bracelets are hand-crafted from 6mm glass beads and glow in daylight. We developed an iridescent glass bead that reflects light and looks like modern magic.

How do you clean a NOGU bracelet?

To clean your nylon or leather jewelry cords, use a dry, soft cloth. Gently brush until you are satisfied with the look of the piece. While cleaning nylon cords, if a dry cloth is not working, dampen the cloth or brush very lightly before brushing the piece.

What is Mermaid glass?

Mermaid Glass beads are round glass beads with their colour and iridescent coating placed inside of the beads. This unique manufacturing process creates stunning, vibrant and iridescent beads that seem to shimmer and glow as they move in light.

What is the difference between sea glass and beach glass?

Although beach glass and sea glass are often used interchangeably, they can refer to two separate things, as well. While sea glass is always created and found near oceans, beach glass can be used to refer to glass that is found on freshwater shores, around lakes or rivers.

How much is sea glass worth?

Prices can vary widely, from pennies per piece for small pieces in odd shapes with chips and flaws (sometimes called “roughs”) to flawless, nicely shaped, jewelry quality pieces that might sell for $5-10 each if they are rare colors like deep aqua or cobalt blue.

How do you clean macrame earrings?

Our macramé jewelry requires a level of care and handling as all other jewelry, can be cleaned gently with mild soap and water. It is not recommended that you expose or submerge your macramé jewelry to water for prolonged periods of time as this may have adverse effects on the jewelry.

What is Mermaid glass beads?

✅Mermaid Glass Beads are specially made to look like rainbow moonstone or spectralite beads. The Ab coating is placed on the inside of the glass bead allowing it to reflect light back out in an amazing prism of colors. Sold by the 13.5 to 14.5 inch strand.

How long does Seaglass take to form?

True "sea glass" formed in the ocean takes anywhere from 50 to 100 years to create. Constant tumbling and soaking in the salt water create a smooth, frosted surface over the glass, as well as rounded edges. Sea glass comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but some colors are rarer than others.

What is Firefly glass?

This is Firefly Glass, It's designed by NOGU Studio in Toronto. The bracelets are made of genuine lampwork hand-blown glass and once energized under a light source emit a spectacular glow. They are the grown-up luxury version of your favorite glowing baubles as a kid.

Who is NOGU?

Nogu by Joseph Nogucci is a design firm specializing in trendsetting and timeless jewelry.

How do you charge a NOGU bracelet?

2) Charge under a bright lamp for up to 5 minutes. The stronger the light source, the brighter the phosphorescent glow! 3) Charge in the sun near a window. Place the bracelet in a bright sunbeam and let the bracelet charge up to 10 minutes.

Does macrame get dusty?

They are simple yet intricate handmade pieces made of cotton or wool weaved and knotted into beautiful designs made to accentuate your empty walls or to add a boho-ness to your home. Even though they are placed indoors, they catch dust and mold due to exposure to the environment.

Can macrame stay outside?

In many cases, macrame plant holders are not suitable for outdoor use, as they'll get damaged when it rains. If you want one for the outdoors, you should use polypropylene macrame cords, which you can spot-clean with a mild detergent and cold water.

Can you iron macrame cord?

Set your iron on the lowest setting and if it isn't hot enough increase it little by little until it gives the cord a smooth appearance. You can do this when it is wet or when it's dry.

What is the rarest sea glass color?

Turquoise is the rarest color of blue sea glass.

Soft blue, cornflower, and aqua shades are less rare than some blues because they were used in medicine bottles, mason jars, and decorative pieces. Turquoise is the rarest blue sea glass and is very hard to come by.

How can you tell if sea glass is real?

Genuine sea glass is mostly found to be triangular in shape, and not uniform at all (just ask a sea glass jeweler looking for matching earrings parts), though sometimes glass from deeper water, that was older (and likely thicker) and survived longer will have a rounded or bulbous shape.

What is the rarest Colour of sea glass?

The Seven Ultra Rare Sea Glass Colors

• Orange is the most rare sea glass color mainly because there was very little orange glass made. ...
• Turquoise is the second most rare sea glass color and the rarest type of blue sea glass. ...
• Red is the third most rare sea glass color. ...
• Yellow is the fourth rarest sea glass color.

Is there black sea glass?

If you're lucky enough to find a piece of black sea glass, hold it up to the light to view how the true color shines through. It might be a dark olive or amber or even deep blue, red or purple. Whatever color it really is, black sea glass is quite extraordinary and one of the most prized of all sea glass colors.

What is pirate sea glass?

Black glass, or “pirate glass,” is glass that looks black, but when held up to the light, its true color is revealed. For the Outer Banks, the pirate glass is usually dark olive green, often with an air bubble stuck inside which indicates that it was made by hand and thus very old.

Why is most sea glass green?

Seafoam green was a common color for bottles in the late 1800's and early 1900s. Green or soft aqua is the natural color of glass caused by the iron naturally found in batch sand.

Can glass be made naturally?

Natural glass may be formed by weather. Glass is made when lightning strikes sand, melting the sand to form a glassy tube. These glassy tubes are called fulgurites [such as 2009.7. 2], and they are found everywhere.

How does sea glass end up on the beach?

There are areas in the ocean where dumping is very prevalent, and one is known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Warm air and currents pushes garbage to this particular patch of the ocean, and tides wash the debris up onto the shores, bringing along with it glass, and ultimately sea glass.

Is sea glass man made?

Sea Glass is Natural - It is not altered, reshaped, artificially etched or colorized. 7. Made By The Sea - It is naturally tumbled in the ocean for many years. 8.