Celterre by Patti Tessier

Quick Fact – What is Sterling Silver

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:13:31 +0000

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum fineness of 925. Fine silver (99.9% pure) is generally too soft for producing large functional objects; therefore, the silver is usually alloyed with copper to give it strength, while at the same time preserving the ductility and beauty of the precious metal.

Other metals can replace the copper, usually with the intent to improve various properties of the basic sterling alloy such as reducing casting porosity, eliminating firescale, and increasing resistance to tarnish. These replacement metals include germanium, zinc and platinum, as well as a variety of other additives, including silicon and boron. A number of alloys, such as Argentium sterling silver have appeared in recent years, formulated to lessen firescale or to inhibit tarnish.

Quick fact – 14k Gold-filled

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:12:00 +0000

14K gold filled wire is a professional jewelers grade wire. It will not tarnish, crack, chip, peel, or turn your skin green. Under normal circumstances it will last an entire lifetime. Gold filled wire is not plated. It is a tube of solid 14K gold that is then filled with jeweler’s brass. There is 100 times more gold in gold filled than in gold plate wire.

The cost of gold filled wire fluctuates with the daily gold market on the stock exchange. Using 14K gold filled wire will match your solid 14K gold jewelry.

Quick Fact – Rhodium Electro-Plating

admin — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:55:02 +0000

Rhodium is a precious metal, a member of the platinum family. Rhodium electroplating is used, especially on jewelry, to provide a surface that will resist scratches and tarnish, and give a white-gold, reflective appearance.

Sterling Feather and Jade Pin

Celterre — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:51:50 +0000

Hand cut Sterling Silver feather with genuine BC Jade cab. This handsome pin can be used for scarf, lapel or your favorite hat.

Solid Bear Claw

Celterre — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:15:35 +0000

This solid Sterling Silver bear claw was cast using the ancient art of sandcasting from a real bear claw. 2 smoky quarts cabs sit on top giving this piece a very unique look.

Brushed Silver Jade Earrings

Celterre — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:03:13 +0000

Beautiful brushed Sterling Silver with BC Jade rondelle stone. Hand made ear wires. (6 cm long)

Planished Tiger Eye

Celterre — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:57:02 +0000

Handmade Sterling Silver wire, planished drop pieces, and blue tiger-eye ( the active stone) 6 cm in length

Stilleto Aqua Earrings

Celterre — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:54:03 +0000

“Strength” -Long stiletto Sterling Silver wires with 4 color change crystals and genuine Aquamarine stones. (6 cm long)

Jade Earrings

Celterre — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:50:01 +0000

“Harmony” – Dark green BC Jade rondelles on Sterling Silver, Sterling beads, and Bali spacer beads. 5 cm long

Hawkseye Bracelet

Celterre — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:46:44 +0000

This bracelet is made using beautiful handmde Sterling Silver links and Hawkseye stone (21 cm long approximately 8″ long)