TeaMaria Studios is a collaboration between friends and metalsmiths: Galatea Kontos and Maria L. Lendsey. Together, we handcraft each piece of jewelry with love in Chicago, IL.

Please Note:

Each pair of earrings is unique; the right and left earrings will closely resemble and complement each other but are not identical.

Jewelry Care:

Each piece of jewelry is crafted from sterling silver or brass and powder coated steel. To keep your jewelry looking like new, it's best to wear it regularly. When not wearing it, store it in a dry location, not in a humid bathroom.

Sterling silver and brass will darken over time; this patina can be removed by rubbing the darkened metal with a soft polishing cloth. Intentionally oxidized or blacked silver may lighten over time with wear. Using a polishing cloth or silver cleaner will speed this process up.

Avoid using store-bought cleaners or harsh chemicals on your powdered coated jewelry, which may damage the powder coating finish.

Always remove jewelry before showering, swimming, or sleeping.

What is powder coating?

Powder coating is an industrial process that allows metal to be coated in a colorful and durable poly-resin finish. The powder coating should not chip or flake off during normal wear but can be removed if scraped or sanded.