As of 2025, Misty Comet has moved our jewelry production to Seattle, USA !

As always, our pieces are designed in-house (literally, in our in-home art studio) by a husband and wife team.

Our jewelry is then meticulously produced by a small talented team of local artisans.

Previously, our production was done through an ethical manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand.

We care deeply about our customers and our planet at Misty Comet, so we are passionate about using sustainable high end hypoallergenic materials.

We use both traditional 925 Sterling Silver and our custom formulated tarnish resistant 925 Sterling Silver as the base for our pieces.

Our plated pieces use 18k Gold or members of the platinum family like Ruthenium and Rhodium for their plating.

All of the metals we use are tested for purity, and contain no nickel or any harmful substances like lead, cadmium, arsenic, etc; that can be found in lower quality alloys.

Our tarnish resistant pieces come in 2 varieties: plated, and unplated

Plated pieces are tarnish resistant by covering the traditional Sterling Silver in a tarnish resistant precious metal, like 18k Gold. Covering the Sterling Silver helps prevent it from oxidizing, which in turn helps to prevent tarnish.

Our tarnish resistant unplated pieces are made with a special custom Sterling Silver Alloy that contains Germanium, a member of the Platinum family of metals. Germanium bonds to the Silver and Copper in the alloy, which helps prevent oxidization. It also gives these pieces a brighter, platinum like appearance that does not rub away from wear or exposure to oils, acids etc as plating does.

Note: Not all pieces are made with 100% tarnish resistant materials. For instance, some of our chains are made from a combination of custom beads, charms etc that are cast in our tarnish resistant sterling, with the chain itself being traditional sterling. For these pieces you will need to care for the chain as traditional sterling to prevent tarnishing.

This will always be noted on product listings so you can know what to expect.

We also offer some pieces made entirely from traditional 925 Sterling Silver, for those who prefer the traditional silver color.

Yes; we are happy to say all of our pieces are free of nickel. They are also free of lead, cadmium, and all other toxic substances commonly found in metal jewelry.

Gold Vermeil is the process of layering gold on top of silver, similar to gold plating that is done to non-precious metals. Gold Vermeil is thicker than normal gold plating, with the method requiring at least 2.5 microns of gold thickness; while plating can be as little as 0.1 micron. This leads Gold Vermeil to be more long-lasting and resilient than typical gold plating. Gold Vermeil is also a nickel-free plating method, vs regular gold plating which generally uses nickel in the plating process.

Choosing between our Traditional Sterling Silver, Tarnish Resistant Sterling Silver and Precious Metal Plated Sterling Silver options comes down to personal preference for price, color and maintenance.

Traditional Sterling Silver (SS 925)

• Traditional Sterling Silver is a classic natural silver tone
• Traditional Sterling Silver does require a little more upkeep to prevent tarnishing, which you can read more about in our "How do I care for my Misty Comet Jewelry?" section

Tarnish Resistant Sterling Silver (TR 925)

• TR Sterling Silver is a bright silver tone, thanks to the Germanium included in the alloy
• TR Sterling Silver is 7x more tarnish resistant than traditional Sterling, which means less upkeep than traditional Sterling
• Because TR Sterling Silver gets it's bright silver tone from the Germanium in the alloy, it will never need replating to restore it's color or tarnish resistance properties

Precious Metal Plated Sterling (PMP 925)

• Precious Metal Plated Sterling comes in various colorway options using different precious metals
• Our Platinum Color plating comes from a member of the platinum family called Rhodium, and is brighter and shinier than Sterling Silver
• Our Gunmetal Color comes from another member of the platinum family called Ruthenium, and is darker than Sterling Silver
• Our Gold option uses 18k Gold which is a warm, rich gold
• Plated Sterling is more tarnish resistant and requires less upkeep than standard Sterling Silver.
• Plating can wear off over time due to friction, skin oils, alcohols in perfume/sanitizer etc. When the plating wears off, the color and tarnish resistant properties can begin to wain.
• Plating can be restored at your local jeweler. When cared for properly, plating can last many years before needing to be restored.

Due to extra material and labor costs, both Tarnish Resistant Sterling Silver and Precious Metal Plated Sterling Silver cost more than Traditional Sterling Silver.

• We follow our hearts instead of micro-trends. We aim to make unique pieces that can be treasured forever.
• We offer limited releases to ensure there is no leftover "dead stock" - one of the biggest contributors to fashion pollution
• We work with a local high end jeweler to make our pieces. We work closely with our jeweler. This ensures that our pieces will be high quality; something to cherish, not something that is cheaply made and is quickly discarded. It also means a smaller carbon footprint in shipping costs!
• All of the workers making our pieces are given a living wage, healthcare, and work in a safe environment. Sadly this is not the standard for jewelry manufacturing, especially for fast fashion or lower cost pieces. We pride ourselves on making sure the people making our pieces are well taken care of for their hard work !
• We use packaging made from sustainable materials that can be reused to safely store and travel with your Misty Comet pieces. This includes our jewelry bags that are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles !

All our Precious Metal Plated Sterling Silver options are tarnish resistant and easy to care for. Following the care instructions will increase the longevity of the plating and tarnish resistant properties. With proper care the plating can last many years!

Our Tarnish Resistant Sterling Silver option is also easy to care for as it is 7x more tarnish resistant than Traditional Sterling Silver. Following the care instructions will maintain the beautiful bright silver color, and maintain it's tarnish resistance over time.

Our Traditional Sterling Silver takes a bit more care to maintain than our tarnish resistant or plated options, however following the care instructions will help prevent tarnishing. If you neglect to follow the instructions and tarnishing occurs, your standard Sterling Silver pieces can always be cleaned to remove tarnish.

Care instructions :

• Make sure to add your Misty Comet piece as the last step of your routine after any moisturizers, make up or perfumes. Let any creams, sprays etc fully settle into your hair or skin before adding your Misty Comet jewelry.
• Be sure to remove the piece before showering or exercising. If your piece gets wet, make sure to dry gently but thoroughly as soon as possible.
• Use a soft cloth* to polish and remove any residue before storing, especially if you are storing for a long period of time before wearing again.
• Store away from air and humidity when not in use, such as in the 100% recycled vegan suede jewelry pouches we package our pieces in.

*note: Be aware that cloths marketed as "silver cleaning cloths" contain a cleaning agent that can interact with other metals and degrade plating. Only use these cloths on traditional sterling silver. A regular plain microfiber cloth works great for any piece!

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