Will my Yin Yang piece stay black forever?

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To create my signature Yin Yang pieces, I take half of the sterling silver rings and oxidize them until they are black. Oxidation is what happens over time to sterling silver, I just hurry it along with a chemical process. Then I polish the blackened rings until they are shiny, and use them along with shiny sterling silver rings to create this black and white yin yang look.

Unfortunately the oxidation will rub off over time. The black is a surface layer of oxides, which will rub off where it touches your skin and stay dark in the recesses that do not touch your skin, showing highlights of bright silver and lowlights of dark silver. The patine will change as the piece ages, making your piece unique to you, and growing more beautiful with wear!

If you really prefer the original treatment, I do offer a re-finishing service for the Yin Yang pieces for a small fee, depending on the piece. If you are interested in this service, contact me and we can work out the details.