ABOUT THE COLLECTION / THE CREATION PROCESS:
 
This luxurious steampunk jewelry collection was inspired by my love of all things antiquarian.
 
Each piece of jewelry I design is painstakingly hand painted, using a toothpick to apply the pigments, which are then permanently fused to the metal. This technique, which is unique to my work, gives each piece a vibrant and colorful finish you won't find anywhere else.
 
Every single watch movement I use in my creations hasn't worked in decades, and as sad as it may be, they simply aren't financially viable to be fixed by a watch maker. So rather than let these amazing pieces of history go to the landfill, I choose to recycle them into beautiful pieces of jewelry- which gives them a new, albeit different, purpose once again.
 
When I receive these watches, they more often than not, have decades of dirt, grime, and rust on them. And while there is a beauty in the grunge, industrial aesthetic, that is not what I chose to focus on for this collection.
 
Thus, after many hours of cleaning, sanding, grinding, and polishing, these watch movements are bright and shiny once again (as much as I am able to get them to with my abilities and various tools).
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METAL / PRODUCT INFORMATION:
 
Vintage Benrus brand mechanical wrist watch movement from the early 1950's

The skull pendant was found at a second hand shop and therefore, the metal is unknown (as there was no information on it when I purchased the piece to upcycle it). Please keep this in mind if you have metal allergies.
 
The chain is Surgical Steel
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MEASUREMENTS:
 
Pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches wide by 2.5 inches long
 
Chain measures 22 inches long
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
 
It's no secret that metal and water don't play well together, therefore, I strongly suggest taking this piece off before bathing or swimming. If your necklace is exposed to water such as rain, that is perfectly fine and will cause no damage as long as you remember to let your necklace air dry thoroughly before storing it.
 
Additionally, while the pigments are fused to the metal, and quite sturdy overall, that doesn't mean that your jewelry is invincible to damage.  For example, rubbing a hard object over the coloring will eventually chip off the pigments. Therefore, it is recommended that you store your necklace in a soft cloth to prevent chipping and general wear to your new jewelry. 
 
Pro tip: Never store any fine jewelry in a moist environment, such as a bathroom, as this can cause unnecessary damage to your jewelry over time (and will allow your watch movement to rust).
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POLICIES:
 
Please make sure to read my 'FAQ' section carefully before checkout. Most questions can be answered there! 
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Steampunk Skull Cottage Core Necklace