Our Persona beads are made with a wide variety of materials but all of our beads contain quality sterling silver.

 

Natural Silver Charms

Our natural silver Persona beads and charms have an oxidized sterling silver finish. This natural silver has no coatings and a slight tarnish can occur with these charms. This mild tarnish is part of the antique look of many of these charms. Oxidization may change over time through general wear. Changes in the oxidization is not considered a defect of this product and is part of each charm's unique look. These charms can be cleaned with a soft cloth or gentle brush, such as a soft toothbrush. Do not use a silver polishing agent for these charms as it will affect the natural oxidized look. Exposure to other chemicals, chlorine, soaps and detergents may affect the oxidized finish over time.

 

Crystal Charms

Our crystal Persona beads are set with either genuine tinted Austrian crystals or cubic zirconia stones. The sterling silver on these beads are plated and brightly polished to provide a brilliant lustre and should resist tarnish. The silver of these items can be gently polished with a soft cloth.

 

Hand Painted Enameled Charms

The Persona enameled beads are made with a plated sterling silver and are also brightly polished. Each of our enameled charms are hand-painted and distinct. Variations from charm to charm is normal and part of the uniqueness of this product. Slight differences in the design or pattern from one charm to another is not considered a defect.

 

Italian Glass Charms

Our Italian glass charms are each formed individually with molten glass. Varying glass tints and hues are combined with other delicate materials such as gold or silver leaf to produce each exquisite and unique bead. Some Italian glass beads are individually hand-painted. With such care and delicacy taken with each bead, variations are normal and part of the distinctiveness of each and every charm. All Italian glass beads include a silver sleeve. Variations in appearance from bead to bead are not considered defects of this product.

 

Brazilian Agate Charms

Brazilian Agate charms are a variety of quartz and provide for a beautiful and bright material to manufacture beads. Each of these beads are set in a sterling silver sleeve to accentuate its beauty and can be polished with a soft cloth. Though light variations in the stone are normal, the Brazilian Agate charms are known for their rich solid tones.

 

Shell Pearl Charms

Our shell pearl charms have an iridescent quality to them and a fantastic lustre. Take great care in handling these charms as abrasive materials may affect this lustre or remove the shell pearl finish. Exposure to salt water, chemicals, soaps, detergents and cosmetics can harm these charms. Gently wipe with a soft cloth to clean.

 

18k Gold Plated Charms

Gold plated charms are made of solid sterling silver and plated with 18 karat gold and brightly polished to provide a brilliant finish. Yellow gold accents are used to contrast the sterling silver. Handle these charms with care and gently wipe with a soft cloth to clean.