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No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, it takes commitment and perseverance to seek the best version of yourself. Besides reflecting beauty, jewelry is spiritual protection and can be a tool for conversing with your dreams and destiny.
I use crystal stones, copper & brass wire because of their capability to inspire spiritual flow. As I create, I deliberately reflect on my own reality and experiences and translate these perceptions into wearable art.
I hope you feel empowered to use my creations for adornment, gifts, meditations & rituals, or as a tool for creating your own art.
In times of mental & emotional turmoil, what grounds you?
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Pirecua Duarte, known artistically as Pirekua, is an interdisciplinary artist raised in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood and Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico. Born to a muralist father and a journalist mother, Pirekua recognizes the importance of art as activism, community healing, and freedom of expression.
Pirekua loves to experiment with many art-forms beyond wire-bending, such as dance & roller skating, digital collaging, video editing, painting, writing. Whatever it is that they create, it intentionally avoids fitting into an aesthetic. Pirekua trusts curiosity and instinctive movement will lead to new knowledge and healing.
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When bare Copper is exposed to oxygen, sweat, saltwater, acidic lotions or perfumes, it forms a natural protective layer through oxidation. This can change Copper’s initial shiny appearance into a darker reddish/black hue.
There’s nothing harmful about aged Copper. I sometimes even prefer it because of its vintage look. However, any layers of tarnish can easily be burned away with household items:
Method #1: create a mixture of salt and white vinegar or salt and lemon juice and rub onto your jewelry with a cloth.
Method #2: sprinkle baking soda onto your jewelry and soak with lemon juice.
Method #3: boil your jewelry in baking soda for 30 minutes using one tablespoon of baking soda for each quart of water.
Method #4: combine 3 parts baking soda and 1 part white vinegar, soak jewelry in it for 10 minutes.
This method can also be used to clean Brass jewelry, although Brass does not oxidize as quickly as Copper.
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Expect products to ship within two weeks. You can choose expedited shipping for an additional fee at checkout.
Feel free to directly message me through Instagram with any urgent concerns
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It is useful to have a cloth measuring tape handy when shopping for neckwear and rings. When adding a product to your cart, you will sometimes see an option to write-in your custom length. Before shipping the product out to you, I will modify the original product so it fits your size preference. Please be as accurate as possible with your measurements.
Ring sizes are the hardest to measure. Read the estimated dimensions carefully for each product. A lot of rings will have a range of possible sizes because they can be expanded or made smaller. Don’t be afraid to bend and work them ! Video tutorials on how to resize your own ring coming soon.
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I will make web updates weekly. Expect new products biweekly. Check back in around each month’s new moon and/or full moon!