Jewelry (unless it is plastic, textile or on elastic) has metal in it. We are all familiar with platinum, sterling silver and gold - but what about the others - those not-so-precious metals we wear everyday?
Mysteries make great novels - but no one wants the metal on your skin all day to be a mystery. When I was a new designer I just about went crazy. What was this stuff from China labeled "metal"?
I now design with natural brass. I know exactly what the metal is (85% copper and 15% zinc) and it's made in the USA! I buy directly from the manufacturer - the brass is lead-free, nickel-free and aged by an eco-friendly process.
Mystery solved!
