<p>The glitz of gold and silver fail to attract many. For this unusual lot, anything that is unique, especially with a vintage look, is always the first preference. Therefore, nothing, except oxidised jewellery falls in their list of likes.<br /><br /></p>.<p> Interestingly, the trend of oxidised jewellery is fast catching up with girls and women of all age groups because of its zethnic yet glamorous look of the baubles.<br /><br />“Oxidised silver is created by exposing sterling silver to sulphur. The piece of silver is put into a sulphur solution for several minutes until the required level of darkness is achieved,” says Jessica Khanijo, designer, Trendy Divva.<br /><br />Describing ‘oxidised silver’ she says, “It is typically used to describe a piece of sterling silver jewellery that has been deliberately treated to give it an aged, vintage look, instead of the glossy, glamorous and ‘new’ look of sterling silver.” <br /><br />And according to Runit Shah, co-founder and COO, velvetcase.com, “A good quality oxidised jewellery piece is rust-proof and remains same even after a long time.”<br />If, however, the oxidisation is not even, “the finish seems unevenly distributed which <br />results in the oxidation looking more like a result of wear and tear,” says Mira Gulati, founder and principal desig-ner of the jewellery brand Mirari.<br /><br />Oxidised jewellery adds glamour to any ensemble. “When combined with vibrant coloured stones, the contrast of the permutations and combination create a striking design. The finish accentuates traditional with the contemporary touch, hence perfect for both western and Indian wear,” says Gulati.<br /><br />“Pair a chunky piece of bangle with your kurti and churidaar or even team up some earrings for that matter. While going with the western wear, avoid the big chunky pieces and go with small earrings or a pendant/ring with a chain, paired up with your formals. Go for the thin bangles, rings and pair it with your denims. These seamlessly blend with the look, be it either Indian or western,” Khanijo suggests. <br /> <br />According to experts weather plays an important role when flaunting those oxidised neckpieces or bangles. “It depends a lot on the type of oxidized jewellery you are wearing,” says Khanijo. <br /><br />“Mostly the silver metal is considered to be cool as compared to gold or any material in that case. So, you can wear it every season, but in case you tend to sweat more, especially in the hot climate, try to avoid it.” <br /><br />Also, people with sensitive skin tend to face problems like rashes or irritations while wearing oxidized jewellery. “You can also mix and match like wear a long silver chain with an oxidized pendant, which avoids direct contact with skin,” she advises.<br /><br />But the most important part is its storage. “Keep the jewellery pieces in a proper jewellery box or plastic bag when you are not wearing them. Pat dry with cotton pads if the jewellery piece comes in contact with water,” says Shah. <br /></p>
<p>The glitz of gold and silver fail to attract many. For this unusual lot, anything that is unique, especially with a vintage look, is always the first preference. Therefore, nothing, except oxidised jewellery falls in their list of likes.<br /><br /></p>.<p> Interestingly, the trend of oxidised jewellery is fast catching up with girls and women of all age groups because of its zethnic yet glamorous look of the baubles.<br /><br />“Oxidised silver is created by exposing sterling silver to sulphur. The piece of silver is put into a sulphur solution for several minutes until the required level of darkness is achieved,” says Jessica Khanijo, designer, Trendy Divva.<br /><br />Describing ‘oxidised silver’ she says, “It is typically used to describe a piece of sterling silver jewellery that has been deliberately treated to give it an aged, vintage look, instead of the glossy, glamorous and ‘new’ look of sterling silver.” <br /><br />And according to Runit Shah, co-founder and COO, velvetcase.com, “A good quality oxidised jewellery piece is rust-proof and remains same even after a long time.”<br />If, however, the oxidisation is not even, “the finish seems unevenly distributed which <br />results in the oxidation looking more like a result of wear and tear,” says Mira Gulati, founder and principal desig-ner of the jewellery brand Mirari.<br /><br />Oxidised jewellery adds glamour to any ensemble. “When combined with vibrant coloured stones, the contrast of the permutations and combination create a striking design. The finish accentuates traditional with the contemporary touch, hence perfect for both western and Indian wear,” says Gulati.<br /><br />“Pair a chunky piece of bangle with your kurti and churidaar or even team up some earrings for that matter. While going with the western wear, avoid the big chunky pieces and go with small earrings or a pendant/ring with a chain, paired up with your formals. Go for the thin bangles, rings and pair it with your denims. These seamlessly blend with the look, be it either Indian or western,” Khanijo suggests. <br /> <br />According to experts weather plays an important role when flaunting those oxidised neckpieces or bangles. “It depends a lot on the type of oxidized jewellery you are wearing,” says Khanijo. <br /><br />“Mostly the silver metal is considered to be cool as compared to gold or any material in that case. So, you can wear it every season, but in case you tend to sweat more, especially in the hot climate, try to avoid it.” <br /><br />Also, people with sensitive skin tend to face problems like rashes or irritations while wearing oxidized jewellery. “You can also mix and match like wear a long silver chain with an oxidized pendant, which avoids direct contact with skin,” she advises.<br /><br />But the most important part is its storage. “Keep the jewellery pieces in a proper jewellery box or plastic bag when you are not wearing them. Pat dry with cotton pads if the jewellery piece comes in contact with water,” says Shah. <br /></p>
