Gothic Nights

Definition:

Chain Mail, n. Flexible armor made of joined metal links or scales.

Gothic Nights is dedicated to producing high quality chain mail necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other trinkets and baubles. Whether you're accessorizing for your local Renaissance Faire or a classy night on the town, chances are, you can find something here to fit your needs!

Materials

All of my products are made out of precious metals and semi-precious stones. This ensures durability and a longer life for the jewelry. Regardless of the metal used in a jewelry project, there is always a "signature link" in the jewelry, at the clasp end of a necklace, anklet, or bracelet, or in the middle of a ring (easily hidden under a finger). This link (or pair of links, depending on the piece) is simply my way of "signing" the "artwork" I have made, and distinguishing it from that of another "artist". Sometimes it is difficult to see, sometimes it stands out proudly, depending on the metal I use in the project, but it never takes away from the beauty of the piece.

Metals and How to Clean Them

Semi-Precious Stones

I frown on using things such as glass or plastic beads in my pieces. I prefer to use semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals if I use any kind of beads at all. (The only exception to this is the use of Cat's Eye stones, which are man-made to resemble Tiger's Eye stones, just in different colors.) I keep many stones on hand, and have access to dozens of other kinds of stones. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the stones I have or can get, or for special requests in jewelry!

Here are the stones I currently have in stock:

Amethyst (purple), Fluorite (green/purple), Quartz (clear), Rose Quartz (clear pink), Rhodonite (pink/purple), Garnet (dark red), Hematite (metallic black), Onyx (black), Amazonite (pale green), Jade (green), Goldstone (copper with gold flecks), Sodalite (blue/white), Snowflake Obsidian (black/gray), Howlite (white/gray), Black Goldstone (black with gold flecks), Tourmaline (white/gray), Tiger's Eye (red or orange), Cat's Eye (pink, black, white, or blue)

I like to use charms on my necklaces, but they can be added to bracelets, anklets, and even earrings. As with my chain links, I try to use precious metals, though this isn't always possible. Often, something shiny will catch my eye as I wander through stores and faires, and it quickly gets added to my collection of goodies. Feel free to contact me and inquire about the charms I have!

Brass - A gold colored metal that is an alloy of Copper and Zinc. Brass can be cleaned with any commercially available Brass cleaner, like Brasso.

Bronze - A shiny, dark copper colored metal that is an alloy of Copper and Tin. It tarnishes and will turn the color of a bronze sculpture or an old penny over time. It has slightly more corrosion resistance than Brass. Bronze can be cleaned with any commercially available Brass cleaner, like Brasso.

Copper - A reddish colored metal that corrodes quite easily. It starts the color of a shiny new penny and can either darken or turn depending on how it is used.

Niobium - A strong, corrosion resistant and hypo-allergenic metal. When anodized, colors are beautifully vibrant. In raw wire form, it is a dark silver/gray color. Niobium is slightly heavier than Stainless Steel and slightly lighter than Sterling Silver.

Stainless Steel - Strong and clean, Stainless Steel doesn't rust.

Titanium - A very light, strong, and very corrosion resistant metalwith a matte light gray finish.

14k Gold fill - Made from a 14k yellow gold tube filled with a half-hard temper brass. There is very little chance of wearing through the gold layer with normal use.

Brass - A gold colored metal that is an alloy of Copper and Zinc. Brass can be cleaned with any commercially available Brass cleaner, like Brasso.

Copper - A reddish colored metal that corrodes quite easily. It starts the color of a shiny new penny and can either darken or turn depending on how it is used.

Stainless Steel - Strong and clean, Stainless Steel doesn't rust.

Titanium - A very light, strong, and very corrosion resistant metal with a matte light gray finish.

14k Gold fill - Made from a 14k yellow gold tube filled with a half-hard temper brass. There is very little chance of wearing through the gold layer with normal use.

Charms