MATERIALS & CRAFTSMANSHIP
With her impeccable attention to detail and dedication to creating high-quality jewelry, Maria Black, founder, creative director, and trained goldsmith, establishes the cornerstone of artistry and durability in every design.
Combining traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques with responsibly sourced materials, Maria Black designs draw inspiration from sources as diverse as everyday objects, people, subcultures, and moments in life.
Each piece is meticulously crafted using the finest, most durable, and high-quality materials, from pearls to fine metals and lab-grown diamonds. The dedication to every detail of the jewellery upholds rigorous quality standards and reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of fine jewelry, ensuring enduring wearability.
Maria Black jewelry is hypoallergenic, made for eternal wear and crafted using 100% recycled 14K gold and sterling silver.
STERLING SILVER
All our silver is 100% recycled 925 sterling silver, sourced from pre-owned jewelry, industrial metals, and electronic components that are refined, purified, and transformed.
14K GOLD
Maria Black's fine gold collections are crafted from 100% recycled 14K gold.
18K GOLD PLATING
We apply high-quality 18K gold plating to our sterling silver collections with a layer thickness ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 microns.
WHITE RHODIUM PLATING
Rhodium is an rare, silvery-white, hard, stainless, and chemical metal. It is a precious metal and a member of the platinum group. We apply white rhodium plating to our 14K white gold jewelry.
LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
In 2021, we transitioned to lab-grown diamonds in all our 14K fine gold collections. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds, possessing the same optical, chemical, thermal, and physical characteristics as mined diamonds.
CUBIC ZIRCONIA (CZ)
Cubic Zirconia (CZ), or white zirconia, is a man-made stone that closely resembles diamonds but has a different mineral structure. CZ is used in our sterling silver collections as a diamond alternative, whereas lab-grown diamonds are genuine diamonds.
NANOGEMS
Nanogems are man-made transparent glass-ceramics that closely mimic the colours, brightness, hardness, and density of naturally mined gemstones. We use nanogems across our sterling silver and 14K fine gold collections.
PEARLS
Pearls are organic materials that grow inside mussels. We use cultured freshwater pearls, farmed and created using freshwater mussels.
CERAMICS
Ceramic is an extremely durable and lightweight material, ideal for jewelry due to its scratch-resistant properties. We delicately incorporate it into our 14K jewellery designs.
RESIN
Resin is a modern alternative to traditional enamel, offering durability without compromising the beauty of our jewelry designs.
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