Traveler's Knot - Wire-Wrapped Gemstone (Blue Tears Stone & Prehnite)

“Original creation. Any resemblance to existing pieces is purely coincidental. The following describes legends or inspirations, not actual effects.” This piece is not about perfection, but about accompanying you on your journey. Its irregular lines reflect the winding path of life. --- Metal Care: 1. Avoid Contact with Water and Sweat: Metals can oxidize easily when exposed to water. It is recommended to remove jewelry before washing hands, swimming, or exercising to prevent sweat and moisture from accelerating discoloration. 2. Keep Away from Chemicals: Cosmetics, perfumes, cleaning agents, and other chemicals can damage the surface of jewelry. It is advisable to put on jewelry after applying makeup to avoid direct contact with chemicals. 3. Avoid Collisions and Friction: Collisions and friction can cause surface scratches. Try to avoid rubbing jewelry against hard objects or dropping it. 4. Store Separately: When storing jewelry, it is best to keep it in a sealed bag or anti-oxidation pouch, and store it separately from other metal jewelry to prevent friction and oxidation. 5. Polishing and Maintenance: Silver can be polished with a silver polishing cloth. Other metal jewelry can be wiped with a regular eyeglasses cloth. Please note that non-silver jewelry may react chemically if wiped with a silver polishing cloth. --- Metal Experimentation and Usage Status: Independent experiments were conducted to test the performance of metals in various environments (sulfur springs, high salt, abrasion, hydrochloric acid). The results are as follows: ◇ Brass: Under natural use, it will gradually deepen, presenting an antique style. One metal, two experiences. In high salt environments, copper oxide may form a brownish-yellow color. ◇ Alloy (Brass/Zinc/Stainless Steel/Silver Surface, Red Copper/Brass Interior): Please be aware if you have copper allergies! Experiments show that high salt or high acid environments accelerate oxidation, leading to darkening or verdigris formation. ◇ S925 Silver: Turns black in sulfur environments, becomes hazy in high salt environments (can be wiped with a silver polishing cloth), and turns red or hazy in hydrochloric acid environments. ◇ 304 Stainless Steel: Very stable in general environments; may develop pitting (greenish-brown oxide) when exposed to hydrochloric acid. Once the outer layer is damaged, contact with high salt environments will generate a brownish-yellow oxide. ◇ Zinc Alloy: Very stable in general environments, but may develop cracks in highly acidic environments (such as hydrochloric acid) and change from the cracks, causing the metal to become brittle. ◇ 14K Gold Filled (Plated): The interior is usually brass, with a thick layer of gold plated on the outside. Under normal use, it can last for 5-10 years. Avoid contact with chemicals when wearing. If the outer layer is scratched and exposes the copper layer, oxidation may occur; in the experimental environments described above, the outer layer remains very stable.