Niobium is known to be hypoallergenic but more importantly it is known to be  NON-allergenic as it does not cause a reaction when in contact with the human body. These properties are what make niobium incredibly useful jewelry. You can swim and shower with it. Being one of the most inert metals, niobium is an ideal hypoallergenic body jewelry material for those who have more sensitive skin. It can also be anodized to create stunning colors, all of which I use in my jewelry including earrings.

Titanium is a very light weight naturally grey-silvery metal with the ability to be anodized in several colors as well as black diamond treated for a glossy black look. You will find many mens rings today that have this treatment. 

Titanium is very resistant to bending, cracking and has good scratch resistance.. Some may say that they  "feel as if it is not even there". Titanium is also a favorite metal of mine to use as it is perfectly biocompatible. I like to use this for earrings. 

The process of anodizing aluminum consists of an electro-chemical technique that allows the surface of the metal to be dyed. Anodizing produces an oxide coating on the aluminum that is rather porous, allowing vibrant color to immerse into the metal. Neither standard nor anodized aluminum can rust. However, they can still corrode when exposed to moisture, air, salt or other corrosion-inhibiting compounds or elements. Yes, you can definitely shower with aluminum jewelry! Unlike other metals that may rust or tarnish when exposed to water, aluminum is a very light metal that does not corrode or break easily either.

We choose to work with 14k gold-filled because it allows us to offer top-of-the-line quality at an affordable price. It’s a strictly regulated process that involves pressure bonding multiple layers of solid 14k gold with extreme heat over a core of high quality jeweler’s brass resulting in a durable, quality real gold product.

There’s a thick layer of real, solid 14k gold on the outside of a brass core. The 14k gold that’s on the outside of gold-filled is the same gold as you would get from a solid 14k piece.

If you see "rose gold-filled," you can assume we mean "14k rose gold-filled", rather than yellow gold. The difference is just in the color, not in the quality or durability. Both 14k yellow gold and 14k rose gold alloys contain the same amount of 14-karat solid gold.

99.9% of people find they have no sensitivity to gold-filled jewelry. Because the outside of the piece is solid 14k gold, it interacts with your skin in the same way solid 14k gold would. If you do not have any sensitivities to solid gold, you will find that gold-filled should agree well with your skin.

Sterling Silver: 

Sterling silver is considered a precious metal, and consists of 92.5% pure silver. (Which is why sterling silver is sometimes referred to as “925 silver and stamped as such) The other 7.5% of the alloy is usually copper, which strengthens the silver without compromising its appearance.

It’s possible that your sterling silver could tarnish over time due to a natural chemical reaction that happens when it’s exposed to air. Luckily, sterling silver is a solid metal, you can polish and clean it to your heart’s content and have it looking just as good as when you first got it without worrying about removing the outer layers of precious metal.

Fine Silver:

Fine silver has a millesimal fineness of 999. Also called pure silver, or three nines fine, fine silver contains 99.9% silver, with the balance being trace amounts of impurities. 999 tarnishes much slower. And contains less than . 1% copper.

Metal clay is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small sculptures. Metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds. After drying, the clay can be fired in a variety of ways such as in a kiln, with a handheld gas torch, or on a gas stove, depending on the type of clay and the metal in it. The binder burns away, leaving the pure sintered metal.

• Fine Silver
• Sterling Silver
• Bronze
• Steel
• Copper
• 22kt Gold paint

• LOS - antiquing
• Black Max
• Powder Coat
• Metal Clay Paint
• Dipping Inks
• Polymer Clay

It depends on the item in question. If an item contains wood, silk,  or some substance that could expand or disintegrate in water, then no, it is not. Typically, you should remove your jewelry before swimming, showering, and hot tubbing to be on the safe side. 

To clean most metals (sterling silver, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, niobium, and gold-fill), soak jewelry in soapy water for several minutes. (Dawn seems to be a favorite product) Then lather with soap and gently but briskly rub the jewelry between your palms. Rinse with warm water and let air dry, or use a blow dryer on lowest and coolest setting

14kt yellow GF & 14kt Rose GF: The best care you can give your pieces is to clean them gently with water, mild soap, and a soft cloth (eyeglass chamois works great!) and only polish them when they really need it. It also helps to avoid exposure to lotions or wash them off your jewelry immediately, especially gold-fill chains, which can capture bits of lotion in all the nooks and crannies.

Silver Bath

In a small bowl, stir a couple drops of mild dish soap into warm water to create suds. Let your silver jewelry sit in the solution for about five minutes.

Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub away tarnish from any crevices in the jewelry.

Rinse each piece in a bowl of clean, warm water. (If rinsing over the sink, use a drain catcher to prevent dropping any jewelry down the drain).

Dry each piece of jewelry with a soft cloth. Don't use a paper towel, which can scratch the soft surface of silver jewelry.

Silver polishing cloths 

(such as Sunshine brand are soft cloths designed to clean silver jewelry without scratching the surface. The cloth is typically infused with chemical cleaners, so they can be used dry, without the need for additional products or polishing creams, making them a mess-free (although not chemical-free) way to clean silver jewelry.

Buff silver jewelry with the silver polishing cloth, following the directions on the packaging. Most will instruct you to scrub back and forth, rather than in a circular motion.

As you scrub, the black tarnish will come off onto the cloth. Work in small sections, moving to a clean area of the cloth as needed.

Mix equal parts warm water and white vinegar. Use a toothbrush to scrub the tarnish off the metal with the mixture. Combine ½ cup of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ cup of flour for stubborn tarnish. Apply the paste and let it sit for 10 minutes before washing it off.

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If you are ordering any Basilla Rose product as a gift, you may leave a special note with your order at checkout. I will handwrite a note to include in your gift. Please make sure you enter the address of the person you wish me to send the package to, unless you wish it to be sent to you.

Yes! There are two stores where you can purchase our Jewelry:

Bedouin, Sisters OR

Living Well House, Beaverton OR