With her impeccable attention to detail and dedication to creating high-quality jewellery, 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 jewellery, ensuring enduring wearability.
Maria Black jewellery is hypoallergenic and made for eternal wear.
STERLING SILVER
All our silver is 100% recycled 925 sterling silver, sourced from pre-owned jewellery, industrial metals, and electronic components that are refined, purified, and transformed.
14K GOLD
70% of the gold used across all of Maria Black’s fine gold collections is sourced recycled, 30% of all gold is sourced fairtrade.
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 jewellery.
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 jewellery 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 jewellery designs.
STERLING SILVER / GOLD PLATED SILVER
HOW TO CLEAN
Step 1. Mix some dish soap into lukewarm water.
Step 2. Soak the jewellery in the water for 5 minutes.
Step 3. Use a soft cloth or your fingers to gently polish the surface.
Step 4. Rinse the jewellery in water and dry with a clean soft cloth. Don't use paper, as it can scratch the jewellery.
Is your jewellery showing light signs of oxidation?
Step 1. Use a silver polishing cloth
Step 2. Gently rub on the area until it is gone.
Is your jewellery showing heavy signs of oxidation?
Step 1. Dip a polishing cloth into a silver cleaning solution. Do NOT dip the jewellery into the silver clean solution, as it can damage elements like pearls, rubber, stones etc.
Step 2. Rub it on the affected areas.
Step 3. After cleaning, rinse the jewellery in water to remove any leftover chemicals.
14K GOLD
HOW TO CLEAN
Step 1. Mix some dish soap into lukewarm water.
Step 2. Soak the jewellery in the water for at least 5 minutes.
Step 3. Use a soft brush to gently polish the surface, under and between the stones.
Step 4. Rinse the jewellery in water and dry with a clean soft cloth. Don't use paper, as it can scratch the jewellery.
Oxidized or discolored gold jewellery can happen in rare cases. Gold from 9K to 18K have metals like copper and silver in the alloy, which are natural oxidants.
If you see a light discolor, you can use a gold polishing cloth and rub it on the area until it is gone.
PEARLS
HOW TO CLEAN
Step 1. Wet a soft cloth with lukewarm water. Don’t use soap as pearls are too delicate.
Step 2. Gently polish the surface with the wet cloth.
Step 3. Let them dry on a clean towel.
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