Silver and sterling silver items can be beautiful in their own right but sometimes we are looking for 'just the right look' for our pieces. Sometimes that look we want is an aged or antique look. The coloration you see in antique pieces is referred to as patina. Patina is the result of oxidation of the metal and can create darkened areas in the details of the silver. You can create this look in hours and days as opposed to the years of exposure it would take naturally.
The cultural craft items pictured here are from several ethnic groups. Our inventory varies over time, however, most of the items on this page are in stock.