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Caradan Designs > Information > Materials and Care

Materials and Care

Swarovski Pearls

The highest quality glass pearl on the market. They consist of a  leaded crystal core that makes them heavier than cheaper imitation pearls and have a  pearl coating similar to a natural pearls lustre. Swarovski Pearls are resistant to perspiration, UV Rays, Perfumes, water and scratching.

 

 

Swarovski crystals

Top quality machine faceted, optically pure, 32% lead crystal. The facets have highly polished surfaces that create a brilliance and sparkle unmatched by other crystal beads.

 

 

Freshwater pearls

Freshwater pearls are grown inside a mussel and is the result of a foreign object inside the shell. Many pearls, both natural and cultured, have beautiful colour and lustre and are perfect for bridal accessories

 

 

Sterling silver and 14k Gold Filled jewellery materials

It is important that bridal jewellery only be made using the highest in quality materials. Sterling silver and 14K gold filled is used in most of my designs. A few designs will have exposed silver/gold plated metal parts but this will clearly be stated on the item page for that piece.

What is gold filled?

14/20 Gold-filled means that the outer 5% of each metal part is real 14K Gold that has been mechanically bonded to a base metal. This is hundreds of times thicker than electroplating and is resistant to wear.

Jewellery

How do I choose the right necklace and/or bracelet length?

All our jewellery is custom made to your preferred length. The measurements shown on all of the necklace and bracelet pages are from end to end and include the clasps

Bracelet Sizing
To measure for a bracelet, wrap a flexible tape measure around your wrist bone. Then, add ¾” to 1” to that measurement to determine your bracelet size.

Alternatively measure the length of a bracelet you own.

Necklace Sizing
You can use the simple chart below to determine the approximate size of your necklace .

Please note that people's neck sizes differ greatly, so use the information as a rough guide only.
If you need a larger or smaller size than is listed on our site please
contact us for special ordering options. 

 
 14"Petite choker length
 16"Choker length
 17-18"Will reach the collarbone
 20"A few inches below collarbone

Resizing

If you order the wrong size and need the piece altering there is a fee of £5.00 + P&P per piece.

 

Jewellery and Tiara Care.

Guidelines to keep your tiaras and jewellery sparkly and lustrous

Tarnishing: Naturally occurring oxidants found in the air and oils in the skin will tarnish your tiara and jewellery. Silver plated and sterling silver are more prone to tarnishing than gold. To help prevent this please store your items in their original packaging and then inside an air tight container.
Avoid direct contact with hairsprays, perfumes, deodorants, detergents and salt water. Remove jewellery before washing dishes or bathing.
Cleaning:
Do not use boiling water or ammonia cleaners.
Remove any dust or grime from your Freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and pearls simply rub and buff gently with a soft lint free cloth. Very dirty pearls and crystals can be washed in a mild soapy solution and then should be dried thoroughly after. Avoid unnecessary stress at the clasps to prevent breakage. A jeweller's cloth will bring back the shine on any dull tarnished metal parts.

 

  

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Caradan Designs create an extensive range of bridal tiaras including headbands, tiara convertiblesside tiaras and hairvines. You will also find elegant hair jewellery with hairpins and mini haircombs to embellish your hairstyle. The bridal jewellery collections have a wide selection of necklaces, bracelets,  earrings and back jewellery. All designed to compliment the tiara and hair jewellery range. All of our bridal accessories are handcrafted to order with a myriad of colours to choose from. Other crystal embellished bridal accessories including bridal garters will add those all important finishing touches.