Silverado Sizes

The Silverado range comes in many shapes and sizes:

1. Silverado - The Original range that is compatible with other charm range brands on the market such as Pandora.

2. Silverado Kidz - This range is designed for children from babies up until the wearer grows out of the bracelet range. The charms have a smaller internal hole and will not fit on the stand bracelet.

3. Unisex range - This range comes in charms that are suitable for your standard bracelet as well, plus the unisex 3mm and 4mm foxtail chain.


The actual charm sizes themselves vary according to the range.

1. Silverado Kidz sterling silver charms range varies from 5mm to 7mm.

2. Silverado (standard- Original) Sterling Silver ranges on average from 7mm to 8mm with MS153 (Big Fairy) being the largest at 12mm x 16mm x 6mm in width, she is big but looks stunning between two Murano Glass Beads.

3. Silverado Unisex ranges in size - Unisex Sterling Silver beads vary from 8mm to 10mm, (They are larger than the standard range)

• Unisex Small Focal - 10mm-12mm in diameter.
• Unisex Large Focal - 15mm in diameter.
• Unisex round Pendants - 18mm in diameter.

The focal and pendants are designed to be placed in the centre of a bracelet or necklace with standard sterling silver or Murano glass beads on either side or simply worn by themselves.


Product

The charms are manufactured using the finest 925 silver and 14 ct gold. Only natural semi precious and precious stones are used in the jeweled pieces, except in the birthstone range where cubic zirconium are used, all the stones are hand set by qualified craftsmen, no gluing takes place anywhere in the manufacturing process.

The glass beads are manufactured using the finest murano glass. Since medieval times, Murano (a cluster of islands near Venice, Italy) has been famous world-wide for artisanal glass created by skilled Italian glassblowers. In 1291, due to a fear of destruction from fire of the city’s mostly wood buildings, the glassmakers in Venice relocated to Murano. The glassmakers were awarded prominence by the Venetian state and were severely penalized for betraying the secrets of the art. This well-guarded craft has been handed down from generation to generation. Today tourists from all over the world visit Murano in order to learn more about this highly specialized trade.

Murano bead-making begins by using Murrine (colored glass canes) composed of silica (a derivative of sand or quartz) mixed with other elements. The production of these colored canes is a significant challenge, because the process involved in color fabrication is extremely sensitive and must be done with total accuracy.

Most Murano glass art is made by using the complex lampworking technique. This method, invented by a Murano glass-master in the 1700's, involves heating the glass at a high temperature with a torch until it becomes liquid. Before the liquid glass cools and completely solidifies, it is in a semi-soft state. At this point the delicate process of shaping the bead begins. The Murano glass-master employs his skills as an artist/sculptor by wrapping the material around a metal rod until the ideal shape is achieved. Several layers of different colored glass as well as gold and silver leaf are often used to produce the desired effect. After the bead is slowly cooled, it is removed from the rod which produces a hole for eventual stringing.

The end results are extraordinary glass beads decorated with swirls, stripes, flowers, polka dots, etc.


How to take care of your Jewellery

Special care should be taken when wearing your Silverado Jewellery.

Please bear in mind, inappropriate wearing of your jewellery can cause damage and will thus deem our guarantee no longer valid.

• Dropping your Jewellery on the floor could cause the beads to break. This pertains especially to our murano glass.
• Vigorous activities can put your bracelet and beads under duress.
• Excess exposure to water should be avoided.

To ensure that Silverado Jewellery always looks at its best, the following cleaning method should be followed:

• Use a soft cloth or a jeweler’s polishing cloth.
• Rub each piece gently.
• Store separately from your other jewellery.
• Do not use chemicals or toothpaste.


What is the correct length of a bracelet?

The choice of this is entirely up to the customer however a few points are recommended in making this choice:

• Before you start adding beads and charms, try on the bracelet.
• The bracelet should hang below your wrist, resting above the thumb.
(The position will sit approximately 1/3rd of the length of your hand)
• An indication is that a 20cm bracelet can hold approximately 18 – 20 beads & charms.
• Depending on the length of choice, beads and charms can be added as you wish.
• Once you start adding beads & charms, the aesthetics of the bracelet will become apparent.
• More beads will result in a tighter fit, less beads, a more flexible effect.


Threading the beads

In order to thread your beads correctly, bear the following in mind:

• The core of each bead has a unique bump system.
• Three bumps are strategically placed along each chain.
• Ensure that the bead is lined up straight before attempting to thread your bracelet.
• Gently turn your bead over the thread.
• If the bead gets stuck, realign your bead and re thread.

Please do not use force as this will cause unnecessary frustration.