We at "Naturecrafts" of Texas strive to make our unique, attractive designs in semiprecious jewelry available to everyone, and use only quality natural materials in all of our products. Since many of our materials are offered to us by suppliers in "assortment only" form (i.e. gemstone hearts and crosses), it is nearly impossible to make exact duplicates of any of our items pictured here, but we will try to approximate them as best we can upon request, but this must be specified in the comments section of the order form.Rest assured that you have our promise of "satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back." Now for a word about our components:

METALLIC FINDINGS- All of our pieces are made with sturdy metals, most of which have some percentage of real gold or silver in them, but normally they are not 14 karat gold nor sterling silver. The exact composition of each varies, and if requested, we will tell you the exact composition of any given piece.

PIERCED EARRINGS- We try to provide quality materials in ear posts, French wires, and other pierced styles, and at this time do not carry clip-on or other non-pierced styles. Our pierced styles usually contain some real gold (either in a coating or as an alloy) or some silver, but they also may be surgical steel or some usually nonreactive substance. We don't usually make earrings in karat gold or sterling silver, as they are more difficult to find, and are cost prohibitive. Common sense and usual hygiene procedures should always be followed when cleaning the ear wires or posts. We suggest using a Q-tip soaked in household rubbing alcohol to clean them, or some other application method. Do not immerse entire earring in alcohol, as it might damage some of the semiprecious stones.

SEMIPRECIOUS STONES- As a general rule, treat them delicately. With the great variety of stones we work with, the safest advice is to clean them in soapy water, free of strong detergents, scrub lightly only if necessary, and do not let them soak for long periods of time needlessly. Do not use strong chemicals on them, as any harsh treatment my result in damage to the stone's finish. Some stones come from our suppliers as "color enhanced," dyed, or otherwise treated, and some of these enhancements are more permanent than others. We try to advise the consumer whenever a stone is dyed, but no matter what the possible enhancement may be, they are all deemed safe to wear, and are dyed mainly for cosmetic purposes. We attempt to use only the permanently colored or naturally colored stones in our creations. We also try to use stones considered at least "medium-hard" on the Mohs' hardness scale, as softer ones tend to scratch or break too easily, and are not usually suitable as gemstones. Also, occasionally some of the stone shapes we use are not totally symmetrical, but we feel this dimension adds interest to the overall appearance of the piece. In addition, we advise the wearer to refrain from wearing them in chlorinated swimming pools, brackish water, or for extended periods while bathing. If foodstuffs get on these stones, wash them off immediately with mild soap and water. All of our stones are genuine semiprecious naturally occurring gems (unless otherwise stated) in the reasonably-priced range. Here are some stones in each of our color scheme categories which may be featured in your unique piece:

PASTELS - rose quartz, rock crystal quartz, white howlite, river stone agate, moss or tree agate, green spot agate, blue lace agate, crazy lace agate, fluorite, serpentine, Chinese jade, new jade, white jade, white quartz, mother-of pearl, white marble, amazonite (light), amethyst (light), green aventurine (light), rhodenite, moonstone, and others. This list is not inclusive.

EARTH TONES - unakite, poppy jasper, tiger eye quartz, yellow chalcedony, natural agate, goldstone, leopard skin jasper, picture jasper, peach moonstone, crazy lace agate, red aventurine, mahogany obsidian, dolomite, rhyolite, amber, and others. This list is not inclusive.

JEWEL TONES - turquoise, malachite, azur-malachite, sodalite, red jasper, poppy jasper, moss or tree agates, red marble, amazonite (dark), amethyst (dark), chrome green aventurine (dark), blue aventurine, African jade, lapis, lapis howlite, turquoise howlite, various brightly dyed quartzes, color-treated agates, and others. This list is not inclusive.

DARK HUES - black stone, red tiger eye quartz, hematite, zebra jasper, grey moonstone, natural black onyx (grayish), black onyx (dark), silver leaf agate, snowflake obsidian, blue goldstone, pyrite/marcasite, carnelian quartz, tiger iron, blue quartz, dumortierite, blue goldstone, blood stone, and others. This list is not inclusive.

MULTICOLORED - Stones which are multicolored in nature, as dalmatian jasper, fancy jasper, African turquoise, and any combination of the aforementioned stones, or general appearance of the piece.

Occasional small freshwater pearls and other organic gem minerals may be used in any color scheme.

STRINGING MATERIALS AND DURABILITY- All of our pieces are strung on quality silk (mostly #4 carded thickness), in various colors to match the piece, unless otherwise stated. Certain heavier materials might necessitate stronger threading materials, however. If a piece breaks under normal wearing conditions, we will re-string it for free; if any other part is found to be defective, we will repair or replace it within reason for free. This warranty good for up to one year from date of purchase. Feel free to contact us with your questions and comments. Thank you for your interest.

NOTICE: Our designs are for decorative purposes only, and NOT suitable for young children, as they contain small parts. We will not be held responsible for such consequences of possible mishandling of our products.