Lava /// 925 Sterling Silver

❝ Even a second holds the potential for countless unknowns and possibilities ❞ ↟ ❘ ABOUT Po Niao draws inspiration from nature's forms, shaping textures. Everyday observations are translated into diverse and captivating jewelry. Precious, and deeply connected to life. ✨ A Little Daily Care for Sterling Silver ✨ Sterling silver is a material full of warmth. It bears the marks of time and remembers the wearer's life. Often, the best way to care for it is simply to wear it often. The natural oils from your skin and gentle friction create a protective layer on the silver, slowly, its luster will become soft and steady. If you set it aside for a while, a simple clean with mild soapy water, dried completely before storing, and kept away from air as much as possible, will allow it to quietly await its next encounter. Silver oxidizes, but this isn't a flaw, it's a trace left by time. With just a little gentle attention, it will respond in kind. ÷ ✨ About Oxidized (Sulfidized) Silver ✨ Sulfidization is a natural state for silver jewelry. It doesn't strive for eternal consistency, but allows time to gradually participate. Through the process of daily wear, with the friction and encounters of life, the dark surface layer will gradually fade, revealing the quiet luster of the sterling silver beneath. This isn't fading, it's the silver hidden within, slowly being unveiled along the traces of life. Since sulfidization only affects the surface, the true silver is always there. The depth and brightness left by each person will differ, making each piece uniquely its own. Silver changes with time, such transformations are inherently natural.