Yes, all of the metals that touch skin are hypoallergenic! We are very sensitive too :) Please be mindful however, that “hypoallergenic“ simply means that the metal is less likely to cause an allergy. If you find that you are having a reaction to your Studio Avana earrings, please contact us and we're happy to brainstorm a solution. In some cases, it may be as simple as switching the ear wire!

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All Studio Avana metal components are made from raw, untreated metal and will oxidize over time resulting in a surface tarnish or patina. The speed in which an item tarnishes will depend on how it is stored and cared for. Although tarnished brass can be very beautiful, some may prefer the bright golden hue of freshly polished brass. Here are some tips! STORAGE. Every Studio Avana piece comes with a small plastic baggie along with a small black, anti-tarnishing strip. Your anti-tarnishing strip will remain active for up to two years. If you would like to preserve the finish of you piece(s), we encourage you to store pieces in their baggies in order to reduce natural tarnishing, protect your metal from scratches and prevent fiber designs from getting snagged. AVOID storing pieces in high moisture areas even if stored in baggie. CLEANING. Here are several suggestions for cleaning your brass, copper and sterling silver pieces! Silver/Brass Polishing Cloth. These cloths are 100% cotton flannel cloth and thoroughly impregnated with cleaning and polishing agents formulated for brass or silver. This is the safest method for pieces that hold fiber designs! 1 tbsp Lemon Juice + 4 tbsp Baking Soda. Mix to create paste. Gently scrub the brass, rinse and dry thoroughly. Brasso Brass Cleaner. Following instructions on bottle. Please use in a well ventilated area. Our favorite method for metal only pieces uses Steel Wool Grade-00. Tear off a pieces of steel wool, add water and a small amount of household soap. Gently buff your pieces until you reveal a beautiful, bright golden finish. Rinse and dry thoroughly. NOTE: DO NOT use abrasives on 14k Gold-filled ear wires. Please clean with soap and water only. METAL POLISH/PROTECT. Before shipment, each Studio Avana piece is polished with Renaissance Wax. This will help slow tarnishing and protect pieces from fingerprints and water spots. It's an excellent protectant for many things if you'd like to keep a can around! NEED HELP? I'm happy to help! You cover the shipping cost and we'll take care of the cleaning! Contact us at info@studioavana.com for shipping information. REACH OUT ANYTIME! If you encounter any care concerns with your piece, please feel free to contact us. We're happy to try and brainstorm a solution :)

It depends on a few factors! BRASS BASICS. Brass is composed of Copper and Zinc. When copper oxidizes it produces a green patina (or tarnish). You have likely seen this on old pennies! This process is not a speedy one, but it can be accelerated when mixing with your unique body chemistry. YOUR SKIN PH. People with an acidic skin ph are more likely to notice accelerated oxidation. The acidity in their sweat chemically reacts to the copper and releases copper chloride, which in turn, produces green discoloration on the skin. The green coloring is not toxic or dangerous in any way! A little soap and water will wash it right off! TYPE OF JEWELRY. Pieces most likely to leave this green discoloration are pieces that closely touch the skin for a period of time, such as rings or stud earrings. Dangling earrings and even loose bangles or cuff bracelets are much less likely to produce this effect since they are not in constant, close contact with the skin. PREVENTION. The easiest way to prevent "green skin" is to keep your pieces clean and avoid wearing pieces that touch your skin closely while sweating. Another helpful tip for items such as rings or stud earrings is to seal the areas that come in contact with your skin. Applying a coat of clear nail polish or a protectant wax such a Renaissance Wax can provide a barrier between your skin and the brass. If you have any further question or concerns on the topic, please feel free to contact us at info@studioavana.com!

Beginning in 2023, all of our metal designs and fiber settings are handcrafted using raw brass, copper and sterling silver. Our ear wires and posts are created using 14k Gold-filled or Sterling Silver wire. Stud earring posts are Sterling Silver. For designs purchased prior to 2023, most settings were gold- or silver-plated brass or stainless steel. Ear wires were 14k Gold-filled and posts were Stainless Steel or Sterling Silver.

YES, we do accept custom requests occasionally! Pricing and the time needed to create each piece will be discussed prior to your purchase. Follow us on Instagram @we.are.studioavana or subscribe here for custom order announcements!

If you are visiting at a time when all of our pieces are out of stock, there is sure to be another release date just around the corner! Check back soon, subscribe for updates, or follow us on Instagram @we.are.studioavana, for new release date announcements. If you fall in love with a piece that is sold out from a previous collection, let us know! We will occasionally open custom spots that can be used to recreate past pieces! THANK YOU so much for your interest in our metal and fiber jewelry!