Sterling Silver Tiaras and Wedding Hair Accessories - An Encounter with the Butler
Everything in our collections is lovingly made by hand in sterling silver, the .925 grade required for UK Assay Office hallmarking. Where possible, we always use recycled sterling silver in our designs.
Traditional silversmithing and metalworking techniques are used to make and finish each piece. Apart from its intrinsic value and feeling of preciousness, silver can arguably be the most beautiful of metals – a tendency to oxidise gives it an antique feel, and if used with skill and care this can create a very special mood and character. The silver is polished by hand to what is known as a “butler” finish, so called because it simulates the look that was achieved by the butler in wealthy households, where repeated and prolonged hand polishing resulted in a slightly deadened "bright" finish with a deep lustre.
Customers often expect our hair accessories to be heavy and uncomfortable, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The craftsmanship and design skill Jo brings to her pieces makes them both extremely light and comfortable to wear.
Jo has a unique hallmark that identifies her as the designer – the mark is an important 700-year-old tradition that guarantees purity, and makes every piece of silver or gold jewellery traceable for current and future generations.
See this page - caring for sterling silver tiaras - for aftercare instructions.
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