What Are Angel Numbers?

Angel numbers are number sequences that appear in groups of three or four numbers, like 1111, 333, and 777. You may notice them on a digital clock, a house address or when receiving change at the store.   Each is unique and has its own meaning and energy.

 

What does it mean when we spot Angel Numbers?

When the number appears, consider it to be a positive sign or message from angels or the universe.  What you are thinking or doing the moment you see the number is most noteworthy, and can be related to personal growth, intuition, and spiritual alignment.  Think of it as validation, like you’re getting the "green light" to continue on the path you are taking, whether it be in job opportunities, relationships, or other life occurrences.

 

 

Determine your Personal Angel Number based on your birthdate

Let’s say you were born on June 9, 1981. Take the individual numbers and add them up: 0+6+0+9+1+9+8+1.   The total is 34, then add 3+4 to get 7.  Your angel number is 7, so keep an eye out for it!

 

You can purchase our NEW Angel Numbers as individual charms or complete on chains.  Check them out here.

 

[Letter From a Locked Bridge]

Oh Sweethearts,

You adore each other. I get it. You’re also addicted to Instagram (same here, sigh, for longer than I should admit), where you spend literal hours looking at pictures of my European cousins covered in initial-etched padlocks and you want to participate because shameless sentimentality is kind of wonderful, yeah? How about this Intertwined Initials Lock Pendant instead?

Instead of compromising the structural integrity of a public bridge, you can tell Waxing Poetic your particular pair of lovelocked initials and our expert metalsmiths will literally cut and torch-forge them together before soldering them to a brass padlock pendant before adding it to our fan-favorite Everything Necklace Boom: just you two, in letterform, entangled in the best way, and wearable. A Particular Pair deserves particular attention, and this [interwtined initials lock pendant] + [everything necklace] is very much that, and at a special price for Valentine’s Day. Get twined.

 

Celebrate the good kind of entanglement this Valentine’s Day with an Everything Necklace adorned with an Intertwined Insignia Pendant

Behind The Design - Intertwined Initials

Sometimes the origin of a piece and how an object is made is as present in it as what the piece represents or its function. This is how I feel about our Intertwined Initials pieces. The idea came about in quite a magical way. I had set out to create a monogram charm—initials for an individual, decidedly straightforward. But as I began to play around with fonts and designs, I accidentally pasted an initial right on top of another. A serendipitous accident. And the discovery of something that had quite a different impact than the letters set alone.

 

The journey was then to try to understand the ways the letters connect. How they interact with each other. Each letterform has such personality. Could this work and be legible? And could our artisans carve and cast and solder these custom pieces, one by one? I’m glad I didn’t let these questions stop the creative process, because you never know.

 

We tinkered on the letter combinations for many months, until we felt like they all worked well. Our artisans have to combine the letters in just the right way in order to solder them so they sit well on the base of the charm. We were so delighted that they kept going on the harder combinations, eventually mastering all.

 

The design was released with the name Intertwined Initials, which just felt right. The road to the birth of this custom piece has given it a lot of gravitas. It is a very intentional piece. Each charm or pendant holds an emotional memory beyond the letterforms, deeper into the mystery of love: the dance of the intertwined letters (which I sometimes refer to as a “lovers knot”) seems to carry an energy of this invisible force—our magnetic bond to one another.

 

I love how classic and gender-neutral this design is (in all its forms, as we have expanded the collection to include several different bases). Whether you go the traditional monogram route (your own initials), or entangle your initials with your partner’s (or friends, or siblings—anyone you are connected to!) this pendant carried all the love conveyed by those letters in a unified form.

 

The Intertwined Initials celebrate not just how we are bound to each other, but also how we are homeward bound to ourselves, and to love itself. The glorious tangle of initials holds close the dynamic joy in giving love and being loved—something so powerful, something to never forget.

How to Attach A Pendant To A Necklace: 4 Ways

The pendant necklace has become such a staple part of jewelry accessorizing that many necklace wearers are seeking out ways to expand a pendant collection or start one. This is easy to do because individual pendants now come in a wide variety of designs and themes. It’s also trendy to wear various pendants and chains together in unique ways, meaning you can choose to wear two or more pendants at the same time.

The desire to be more fashionable with pendants can lead to the common question of how to go about attaching a pendant to a necklace of your choice. Sure, you can always slide a pendant onto a chain, but we’re talking about attaching the pendant semi-permanently or permanently in one place so that the necklace looks just the way you want. Consider all of the following attachment methods and choose one or more to create a unique necklace look.

 

Jump Ring Method

The jump ring is a small connector piece that is commonly used in jewelry making to connect a pendant to a chain. They are usually circular in shape, but they can be made into other shapes such as ovals or squares. Connecting jump rings is typically a simple task requiring a pair of jewelry pliers. Using the pliers, pull the ring slightly apart to create enough space to slip the connector onto one of the links in the necklace. Next, slide jump ring onto the pendant’s connector. Use the pliers to close the jump ring securely.

Bail Method

A bail is a necklace connector that is typically more decorative and weightier than the average jump ring. Bails come in various styles, and they serve the purpose of helping to flatten the pendant against the body when its hanging on the neck, keeping it from twisting around. There are two types of bails – standard and pinched. Standard bails can be used with jump rings to attach a pendant. Pinched bails usually have their own mechanism for opening the bail and attaching it to the pendant. Using this method may require some familiarity with jewelry making techniques.

Head Pin and Eye Pin Method

Head pins are jewelry making wires that come in various thicknesses. It is typically used for pendants with drilled holes. The pin is inserted into the hole of the pendant, and then bent into a lop shape for attaching to a chain. Pliers are needed to wrap the end of the wire around the head of the pin for closure.

The eye pin is a wire with a similar look to the head pin. The difference is that eye pins have a round loop at the top that opens like a jump ring. It is necessary to bend the straight part of the wire to create a secure connection. This method is somewhat time consuming and requires learning a jewelry making technique.

Charm Clip Method

Considering that all of the above methods require patience and a bit of skill with using jewelry pliers, you may be wondering if there is an easier way to connect pendants and necklaces. Yes, there is, and it’s called a charm clip. These clips are small jewelry connectors that already have closures built-in that are easy to open and close. They connect to jump rings that come with the pendant and can be used with corded and chain necklaces.

How to Restore & Protect Your Gold-Plated Jewelry

Gold Plated Jewelry

The warmth and beauty of gold plated jewelry is appealing to just about everyone who is attracted to its gleaming luxuriousness. Its popularity means that you can find jewelry pieces that are gold plated just about anywhere. However, only the finest quality jewelry is gold plated with 14k or 18k gold. Collecting gold plated jewelry can make you happy, but over time, you may notice that your jewelry pieces are becoming tarnished and losing their luster. Instead of tossing them in the “never wear again” pile, you can take steps to restore your jewelry and enjoy wearing it once more.

Why Does Gold Plated Jewelry Tarnish?

When gold is exposed to light and air, it begins what is known as an oxidization process. The tendency for gold to oxidize under these conditions is a natural one and every time you wear your jewelry the oxidizing goes into effect, eventually causing discoloration. The natural oil from your skin as well as dirt, dust and chemicals from lotions and other moisturizers also contribute to tarnishing.

 Cleaning Jewelry

Cleaning Your Jewelry

The best, and easiest, way to remove tarnish from gold plated jewelry is to clean the jewelry piece. There are three proven and safe methods for cleaning this type of jewelry.

Cleaning Method 1: Soap and Water

When your gold-plated jewelry is only a bit dull but not too bad to look at, you can do a light cleaning using soap and water. All you need is a bowl or container big enough to hold the jewelry. Fill the bowl with warm water and pour in some mild liquid soap. Mix to distribute the soap. Put the jewelry into the container and let it soak for a few minutes. Remove the jewelry and rub all surface areas with a soft cloth. You can use a toothbrush to clean any hard-to-reach areas.

Once you are satisfied that dirt and grime are gone, rinse the jewelry with warm water. Dry jewelry with a lint-free cloth.

Cleaning Method 2: Jewelry Polishing Cloth

These are specialty cloths made of natural fibers designed for cleaning and polishing jewelry. Following instructions, you rub areas that are dull and dirty with the cloth to remove tarnish.

Cleaning Method 3: Baking Soda and Salt

For some jewelry pieces, a deep clean may be necessary due to extreme tarnishing. If this is the case, you can turn to this method for a solution.

Here’s what you need:

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon baking soda

Hot water

Dry cloths

Glass bowl

Aluminum foil

Step 1: Line the bowl with the foil, making sure the shiny side is face up.

Step 2: Add the salt and baking soda to the bowl.

Step 3: Add hot water to the bowl and make sure there is enough water to cover the jewelry. Let the salt and baking soda completely dissolve.

Step 4: Place jewelry into the bowl and let it sit for several minutes.

Step 5: Watch black and yellow flakes from the gold-plated jewelry float towards the foil. This means the solution is working.

Step 6: Remove jewelry from water and rub it with a lint-free cloth.

Step 7: Rinse the jewelry under running warm water and dry it with another lint-free cloth. You are done!

Protecting Your Gold-Plated Jewelry

Keep your gold-plated jewelry looking good longer by letting lotions and moisturizers completely dry before wearing it. Also, store the jewelry in protective jewelry bags and/or boxes that don’t expose it to air.

New Collections Coming Soon!

 

We are so excited to introduce our  New Product Release to you – our vision of A More Beautiful World.  

With this new collection, you will see our styles bravely evolving as we do, welcoming the invitation to embrace the gifts of life that, as we seek with our true hearts, become revealed. These new pieces celebrate us,  greeting the here and now with our own light, and revering the same in each other. 

Some (not all!) Collection Highlights to share:

All Things in Love Collection

A modern talisman for our heart-centered sense of the world, captured in a quietly powerful medallion is a gift and comforting meditation on how we are all connected through Love.

 

The World Signature Kristal Medallion

Our signature 2022 Kristal medallion of the season features the words of poet Patti Smith: the earth is what we’re given, the world is what we make it– a message and reminder we feel everyone could use now.

 

Momento Charm Collection

Our newest go-to charm collection is a new interpretation of some of our best-selling icons into the sweetest gifts, in a timeless tag shape with a message on the back that speaks to some pivotal places where we put our attention, and our love. 

Top Charm & Bracelet Gifts for 2021 ‒ Waxing Poetic

Charms and bracelets make great gifts for holidays, birthdays or any other occasion. Their personalized nature offers a great way to send just the right message to the woman in your life. They're even more special if they're handcrafted, like the ones from Waxing Poetic. If you need a little inspiration for 2021 gifts, here's a guide to the best charm and bracelet gifts from Waxing Poetic.

Charms

Charms and pendants are so varied. There's bound to be something that fits with your gift receiver's personality and style. You might even find one that sends just the right message about your relationship. Here's a sampling of the ones we love most.

The Sea Is Always Home Charm: This radiant brass charm is encircled in sterling silver, with a crystal star on one side and the phrase "The sea is always home" on the reverse. It's perfect for sea-lovers everywhere and a great addition to any charm bracelet or for wearing as a single charm.

Source Charm: Our Source Charm features a brass design of rays outstretched from a crystal-centered sun, encircled by sterling silver. This charm is perfect for a bracelet or necklace. Be sure to check out our Source Earrings as well.

Initial Encounter Insignia: Unique yet understated, this sterling silver and crystal initial features astronomical symbols. Great for bracelets or necklaces, this charm would also go well with another initial to symbolize unity.

Tiny Light Birthstone Charm: Show her you love her with a dazzling circular birthstone held by a sterling silver cap. Choose the month of her birth, or just a favorite color or stone, and pair it with a beautiful bracelet or necklace that's just her style.

Pendants

You may decide something a bit weightier than the charms mentioned above. Pendants attached to necklaces also make great gifts. Here a few of our best sellers.

Inner Compass Pendant: This striking brass compass design is surrounded by colorful crystals and framed in sterling silver. It's a great way to remind the wearer of her inner wisdom. The flip side is engraved with the saying: "Find stillness then start."

Heartbound Intertwined Initials Pendant: This ceramic-coated brass heart-shaped pendant bears two initials of your choosing, symbolizing unity. What better way to show you care and are in the relationship for the long haul?

 

Waxing Poetic Bracelets

Bracelets

Bracelets can be delicate and understated or bold and showy, and Waxing Poetic has all the styles you need to choose from. Some are meant to be charm holders while others are worn along. We've got brass or sterling silver bangles, cuff bracelets and delicate chains. Here are a few of our favorites.

Kristal Cuff: This stunning brass cuff is encrusted with sparkling crystals — a bold statement indeed!

The Invitation Bracelet: This eloquent brass link bracelet is finished with a silver-plated brass and steel clasp that can hold a meaningful charm. Pair it with our popular Source Charm, Heart's Content Charm or any other charm of your choosing. The possibilities are endless!

Good Verbs Blossoming Bangle: This gold-plated sterling silver bracelet features a floral design with a gorgeous crystal center. Add a charm or two of your choosing, or keep it as is. The choice is yours!

Kristal Atmosphere Square Hinge Bangle: Give this unique square sterling silver bangle, adorned with azure blue crystals. Don't forget to check out our coordinating Kristal Wake Hoops and Kristal Universe Pendant.

 

Waxing Poetic is here for all your gift-giving needs. We hope you'll check out some of our suggestions and explore our website for more great handmade jewelry.

 

Top Earring Styles for Fall 2021 ‒ Waxing Poetic

Earrings are such versatile pieces of jewelry. They can be small and understated, big and bold, or somewhere in between. Waxing Poetic's earrings are handcrafted from the finest materials, including bronze, sterling silver, brass and silver/brass combinations. Whether you're looking for new styles for yourself or for a gift, we can help ferret out the top earrings styles for this fall.

Earrings

Here's what we recommend:

  1. Vintage earrings. Vintage and antique styles are definitely in. Whether they incorporate precious gems of old or just have that old-fashioned look to them, they're sure to please this fall.

Take a look at our old-fashioned-looking Moon Daisy Hoops, with their elaborate brass daisy designs and decorative simulated pearls. Our Illuminatures Evil Eye Huggie Hoop Earrings also embody a vintage look, with their brass designs surrounding eye-catching crystals and encircled in sterling silver.

  1. Freeform and open up earrings. These cleverly designed pieces are like classic hoops transformed.

Check out our brass Clover Open Up Earrings. These whimsical yet elegant earrings are sure to please. You might also like our sterling silver Free Form Earrings, with medium-sized hoops that get noticed without being too showy or gaudy.

  1. Dangle and teardrop designs. Dangly earrings in dazzling colors and with sparkly gems, some of them even resembling decorative chandeliers, are all the rage.

Check out our Kristal Teardrop Earrings, with their stunning crystal centers surrounded by warm brass, or make a bold statement with our Groove Elevation Earrings, which are perfect for a night out on the town.

  1. Textured metals. Metals this fall tend to break the mold a bit with new and interesting textures and combinations of elements.

Waxing Poetic's Found Again Starshower Organic Drop Post Earrings combine eye-catching crystals with brass to create an interesting texture. You might also like our Cosmos Disc Earrings, so elegant with their raised sterling silver and crystalline surfaces.

  1. Statement earrings. Fall 2021 is the time to make a big statement with your jewelry. Don't be afraid to get a little daring and get noticed.

Our Ocean Tides Earrings fit the bill perfectly. With a nod to ocean waves, these eye-catching mother-of-pearl, sterling silver and brass danglers are sure to make a statement. Our Astral Earrings are also sure to make a bold statement, with their swirling suns and brass light rays.

If you love these unique earring choices from Waxing Poetic, you're sure to love our other handcrafted jewelry choices as well. We also offer a wide range of matching jewelry sets, like our Points of Light Gift Set, with beautifully delicate hoop earrings and a matching necklace. Another great option is our Kristal Earring & Bangle Set.

For more than 20 years, Waxing Poetic has been designing and crafting unique jewelry that makes a statement. Take a look at our necklaces, bracelets, charms and pendants, rings, necklaces, men's jewelry and more.

Need a little help navigating our site or have a question we can answer? Feel free to contact us anytime. We love to help!

Waxing Poetic Jewelry Care and Cleaning Guide

Sterling Silver, Brass and Bronze

At Waxing Poetic, we always use the finest alloys on the market for our sterling silver, brass, and bronze pieces.

We do regularly get questions about these from our customers on the best practices for maintaining their jewelry, and will answer some of the most common questions here in hopes that it will help you enjoy your jewelry for even longer.

How do I clean my Waxing Poetic jewelry, particularly bronze pieces?

For cleaning, it is safe to use a polishing cloth lightly; water is not recommended. For sterling silver pieces, you can use a standard silver cleaner, if a polishing cloth is not enough.

How do you keep jewelry from tarnishing, particularly brass jewelry?

Though it contains anti-tarnishing agents, all fine sterling silver does eventually tarnish with age and exposure to various elements. Brass or bronze jewelry will tarnish more quickly than sterling silver, but can easily have its shine restored.

CARE FOR HEAVY TARNISH BUILD-UP

Regular maintenance of your jewelry will help keep pieces from building excessive tarnish. In the case of heavy build-up, create a natural dip to lift tarnish:

  • Line a small dish with aluminum foil and fill it with very hot water.
  • Shake in some baking soda, approximately ¼ teaspoon.
  • Soak metals for approximately 2-5 minutes. The baking soda will react with the aluminum to lift tarnish. Monitor as it is soaking to be sure the oxidization is not stripped from the details of the jewelry.
  • Dry the piece thoroughly (moisture can contribute to tarnish) then polish and buff with a jewelry polishing cloth.

Is it bad to wear brass jewelry?

The short answer is, no. That said, there are ways to help your brass pieces continue to look nice and last longer into the future, with just a little care. First of all, do not submerge your brass jewelry into water. This will only make it tarnish faster. As well, try not to polish your brass frequently, as it can remove the finish and patina.

Can I wear my brass jewelry in the shower?

We recommend that you do not wear any of your jewelry in the shower, hot tub, sauna, ocean, or swimming pool, as moisture accelerates the tarnishing of metal.

Will lotion or soaps tarnish my jewelry?

Sometimes the chemical makeup of skin oils combined with lotions may also contribute to tarnishing, so apply fragrance and hair spray prior to putting on jewelry.

Why is some of my brass jewelry so much darker?

Boiled brass features a naturally darker finish that develops over time and adds to the piece. These items are low maintenance as frequent polishing can remove the finish.

Pearls, Stones and Crystals

Pearls, stones and crystals are fragile and require more care than other types of jewelry. Use a soft, lint-free cloth, not a polishing cloth, to wipe your jewelry after you take it off. If your pearls, stones, or crystals have become dull, use a damp cloth to gently pat them clean and then let them dry flat. Do not use any chemicals or cleaners. Check the cord on strung pieces regularly to be sure it is not fraying. Fragrance, lotions and hair spray should be applied prior to wearing your jewelry.

Leather

Excessive heat and moisture can damage leather. Avoid wearing leather jewelry in the shower, hot tub, sauna, ocean or swimming pool as these can easily damage your leather. Over time, leather will darken from normal wear, water exposure, your skin’s oils and lotions.

Plated Metal

Our plated jewelry is made by covering a base metal with a thin layer of gold or sterling silver. Over time, it will eventually wear away despite your best attempts to preserve it. Plating is mutable and will tarnish: this is not a bad thing and in fact can be quite lovely. Lightly wipe your plated jewelry with a soft jewelry polishing cloth to gently restore shine. This will help eliminate any dirt or dust from accumulating on the surface and wearing away the plated layer. Do not polish plated jewelry often; the more you polish, the more the plating is worn away. Keep plated jewelry away from hard surfaces, as bumps and scratches will cause the plated layer to wear away faster. Do not bathe, swim, soak, sauna, or steam in your plated jewelry. Not only will this tarnish the plating, it can actually hasten its separation from the metal below and cause further oxidization. Store your plated jewelry in our Waxing Poetic pouch or store in a soft material that will prevent scratches.

HOW TO USE A POLISHING CLOTH

Regular polishing with a polishing cloth along with proper storage will help maintain the finish and reduce the natural buildup of tarnish on metals. Follow these steps to use a polishing cloth:

  • Use the inside of the cloth to loosen and lift tarnish. The interior of the cloth is treated with a cleaner that is safe for the keepsake quality of Waxing Poetic jewelry, and the cloth is woven of soft material that will not scratch metal. For heavier areas of tarnish, moisten the interior of the cloth slightly with water when polishing.
  • After polishing, buff the piece with the dry exterior of the cloth to wipe away the lifted tarnish and bring out the finish and luster of the metal

 

 

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