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03-11-2014 02:49 PM
Has anyone had any problems with the mixed metals Carolyn uses? Tarnish and the like?
Have found a piece I like but have always stayed clear of the brass/bronze/copper theme.
Any thoughts would be appreciated so much!
03-11-2014 03:36 PM
I ordered a mixed metal bracelet when she 1st started doing this. I sent it back immediately. It looked cheap to me & certainly wasn't. I am not a fan or bronze, or brass in jewelry, so it might just be me. As far as the tarnish, I couldn't answer. You might look under the "question" section of the reviews, & see if anyone asked that ??
03-11-2014 04:13 PM
I. as well as many other long time CP collectors have many of CP's mixed metals - there is nothing cheap looking about them - they are beautifully done -and quite expensive looking! - Elegant in fact!! she was doing the mixed metals long before the"" Bronzo and plated craze -"" none have ever tarnished - she treats them with some sort of anti-tarnish treatment - they are beautiful and very high end!! Go for it- doubt you will be sorry -
03-11-2014 04:38 PM
I have a couple charm bracelets of hers that I really like. I have always kept them in an anti-tarnish jewelry box. Although the silver parts still look fine, the brass and copper parts have darkened. I have to polish them, which doesn't quite bring them back to the original color or shine. I will probably not purchase that type of metal again because it's just too much of a bother for me.
03-11-2014 05:44 PM
This ring gets noticed every time I wear it. Nothing cheap looking about it.
03-11-2014 06:20 PM
03-11-2014 06:57 PM
I find the copper tarnishes but cleaning is the work of seconds when you swipe with a polishing cloth.
The brass has been ok for me.
03-11-2014 07:31 PM
Well said Violann- Canyon Road is the most elegant collection I own!!
03-12-2014 12:12 PM
As a long time collector of CP, I have never hesitated buying her two tones, etc. pieces I find the finishes are definitely high end, and if I choose to, I mix her various metals with gold accessories, like chains, gold earrings, and it all works well! As far as tarnishing, no issues at all, sometimes I will take a Sunshine cloth and polish an item that has, copper, but other than that no need. I use anti tarnish jewelry boxes also.
03-12-2014 01:25 PM
Owning mixed metal jewelry differs from things like location and climate, also how they're stored between wearing items.
My experience with Carolyn Pollack/American West mixed metal jewelry has varied, particularly with brass and bronze. With my salt-air coastal location, I anticipate sterling and copper are going to tarnish over time as treatments or coatings wear with use, these metals polish nicely with a polishing cloth. Brass or bronze on the other hand, haven't tolerated my climate at all, and tarnish right away - no matter how I store them. Polishing those metals to renew the luster is a messy tedious job, since a sunshine, or any brand polishing cloth I've tried is useless, so I use a chemical brass cleaner.
My suggestion, give the item you like a test run to see how it works out for you. Even though a few pieces of my collection with brass or bronze are a pita to maintain, I do not regret my purchases.
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