about
becca draws inspiration from the metals and stones they use and keeps their designs minimal to highlight their natural beauty. she aims to create modern heirlooms that are thoughtfully and entirely handmade - that means nothing is casted, so no two pieces will be the same. she hopes her creations will work into daily rituals and loved for a long time.
becca is mostly self taught, but has worked for other jewelers and definitely learned a lot from them, too! becca will happily talk about rocks and especially stoked to share knowledge about making jewelry with others, just reach out.
materials
for transparency, all metals are sourced from OTTO FREI in oakland, ca, RIO GRANDE in albuquerque, nm, or SUPPLY DIVA in mexico.
I will always do my best to say where a stone was mined. since 2015, I’ve only source stones mined in north america. stones are sourced directly from the folks that cut and polish them, sometimes that means it’s the same people that mined the rocks from the earth. please reach out if you have any further/specific questions or concerns regarding materials.
jewelry care
the best way to care for your jewelry is to keep it in a clean/dry place. over time your brass, bronze, and silver jewelry will tarnish/patina. jewels can be polished with a household silver polish or a polishing cloth. for stubborn patina not easily removed with a polishing cloth, feel free to contact me for tips or request a clean up of your jewelry.
oxidized pieces are coated with wax to help prevent the patina from fading, but please expect that it can wear off with constant contact and time. do not rub oxidized jewelry with a jewelry cleaning cloth, because it will remove the oxidation.
please note, i do not coat my patinas with any type of lacquer. I prefer to steer clear of toxic anything as much as I can, and I really appreciate the ephemeral nature of patinas. keeping your patina jewels away from water will help preserve them longer! that being said, i will gladly refresh your jewels at no charge, except the cost of shipping. i will clean up and restore oxidized/patina elements or give something a good clean if need be.
use polishing clothes sparingly with gold fill, as they contain abrasives that could wear away the gold layers.
turquoise is a naturally porous stone so the color may deepen from exposure to body oils or chemicals. make sure to remove any turquoise jewelry when bathing or moisturizing.
shipping
ready to ship items will be sent out within one to three days of ordering. made to order items take time to make and will usually ship within two weeks.
i ship domestically via first class or priority mail. international shipping is via first class.
international customers are responsible for all fees associated with shipping to their respective countries.
if you need a an item made and shipped faster, please reach out to me before placing the order.
local pick-up in the bay area is available. if you choose this option, I will email you when the order is ready to go. in some circumstances, I may be able to drop off the jewels with you. send me an email if you have any questions regarding pick-up!
returns and exchanges
if for any reason you are not satisfied with the product, please email me!
you may return it within seven (7) business days after contacting me for a refund, not including shipping costs. the refund will be issued once i receive the item in its original packaging and condition. i can not issue refunds for custom pieces.
exchanges are generally excepted, but please email first. contact me at hellobeccacompton@gmail.com
repairs
with proper care, your jewelry should last for many years, but there are limits to its durability. if you require a repair, please contact me with a description/photo of what happened and i will happily fix up what went wrong. repair fees may apply.
redistribution
10% of online and in person sales go to either organizations that i believe in and want to support or individuals through mutual aid. currently, I'm focusing on mutual aid for QTBIPOC, because I want money to go directly to folks. I usually send funds through venmo, and if you want receipts, email me! I'm happy to share.
land acknowledgement
i want to acknowledge that i have the privilege of living and working on traditional and unceded Lisjan territory aka oakland, california. I encourage folks to find out who’s land you’re on and learn about the people and how you can best support them. if you live in the east bay, consider making a yearly contribution to THE SHUUMI LAND TAX. ‘the Shuumi land tax is a voluntary annual financial contribution that non-Indigenous people living on traditional Chochenyo and Karkin Ohlone territory make to support the critical work of the Sogorea te’ land trust. the Shuumi land tax directly supports Sogorea te’s work to acquire and preserve land, establish a cemetery to reinter stolen Ohlone ancestral remains and build urban gardens, community centers, and sacred arbors so current and future generations of indigenous people can thrive in the bay area.’
lookbooks
all of the photos are taken by friends/wonderful/talented people. please, do not use any of the images without permission from the photographer and/or myself.