Our Story

To create world-class jewelry, you have to immerse yourself in the world. Serpentina has travelled across oceans and continents, soaking in the most beautiful cultures. Their longstanding bond between artisans, employees and customers is the core from which all creativity and decisions stem. A deep understanding of what it takes to produce timeless yet modern pieces with rich, authentic stories is what makes Serpentina a coveted brand.

We invite you to discover our classic line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Every piece is carefully crafted by hand using the finest quality silver. Designed in Nova Scotia and inspired by the world, Serpentina Silver is truly exquisite craftsmanship.

Our Products

Whether it’s silver plate or sterling silver, good quality takes time. We use time as a tool to craft our pieces by hand, creating higher-end jewelry that holds true value.

BRACELETS

Modern Silver Cuff

Inspired by coastal city living, the design of this cuff has flow and movement. Comfortable to wear every day, it is a modern take on “the simple silver" bracelet

NECKLACES

Open Swirl Pendant

We call this a statement piece. Bold in size but simple in design, this pendant elevates any wardrobe. It is both eye-catching and timeless

 

EARRINGS

Pearl & Ribbon Earrings

The classic duo of silver and pearl done differently. These earrings are elegant, intriguing and artistic. Dress them up or down, these are a creative addition to any collection

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Care Instructions

Sterling Silver

Sterling silver is an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver, and the rest is composed of copper, thus the "925 Sterling Silver". Silver is soft and malleable, which is why it needs to be alloyed with other metals. Silver alone is too soft and this is why you cannot have a 100% silver piece.

Sterling Silver will tarnish when exposed to the ozone and hydrogen sulfide in the air. Perfumes, hair sprays, and over secretion of natural body oils can also quicken the tarnishing process.

Although you cannot 100% prevent tarnish from happening, you can significantly delay the formation of tarnish. The best way is to minimize tarnishing is to wear your sterling silver jewelry frequently. The oils in your skin will "clean" the sterling silver every time you wear a piece.

When you are not wearing your pieces, the best way to minimize tarnishing is to store them in individual, plastic zip-top baggies. These are provided to you at your time of purchase. While it may not look pretty, plastic zip-top bags are actually the best method to use for storing your jewelry. Keeping the air off the silver will slow down the tarnishing process.

A great way to clean tarnish from your pieces is hot water & dish soap and then buffing with a chemically treated polishing cloth. Polishing cloths are impregnated with safe to use chemical compounds designed to remove tarnish. It will bring up the luster and natural patina of your silver to a beautiful shine.

Silver-Plated

All silver-plated jewelry will eventually tarnish, as the chemicals from daily wear and the exposed layer of silver react with air to change the color of a piece. Our Silver-plated jewelry has a thin layer of silver that covers a base metal of brass. Because the coating is thin on the base, cleaning needs to be careful but complete to keep up an item's shine.

The Best way to Clean Silver-Plated Jewelry:

Storing your silver plate in a plastic zip-top bags is the best thing to prolong the life of your pieces! When your pieces begin to tarnish we recommend a gentle cleaning with hot water & dish soap. You can use a silver polishing cloth HOWEVER be very gentle with the buffing as you can strip the piece of its plating with over-buffing.

You can also try this method of baking soda and aluminum foil:

  • Cover the inside of a bowl with aluminum foil.
  • Pour 1 tbsp. baking soda and 1 tbsp. salt into a bowl.
  • Fill the bowl half full of hot water.
  • Stir the contents of the bowl to mix them.
  • Submerge the silver plated jewelry in the solution.
  • Wait 10 minutes before removing the jewelry.
  • Rinse the jewelry and wipe it dry with a lint-free cloth.

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Our Story

July 18, 2018 in Serpentina

Serpentina Silver model wearing jewelery

Our Story

Serpentina Silver is a collaboration of found artistry, exquisite craftsmanship, local design & local business. Our shop is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada -within Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest and most iconic department store.

The company was founded 20 years ago when the owner, while on the last leg of an education exchange program, stumbled upon some of the best quality and uniquely designed jewelry she had ever seen; all crafted by hand. With the last of her money in her pocket, she decided to “invest”. By bringing it back home (to Halifax, Nova Scotia) she hoped to intrigue and peak the interest of her city with these newly found gems. Working this business over the years while collaborating with the artists to maintain the integrity of the art, Serpentina Silver has grown to be what it is today…a hands-on business dedicated to the value& integrity of Silver through the artistry of hand-crafted jewelry.

Truth be told, we’re a “small” operation.  Our shop-staff is composed of 5 women. Our crafters are located in different pockets throughout the world, and we have worked together since day one. These connections have become friendships and today we are like a family. This business is somewhat unique given the longstanding relationship between a nationwide department store & local enterprise. In creating this blog we hope to make some fun posts and show some of the inner or personal side of our business.

Thanks for taking the time to read this first post. Please check back with us and see what’s shakin’ this side of the world wide web.

-L

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