Wire Works Forms Strategic Parthership with Equinite Gems

Exciting New Strategic Partnership with Equinite^TM Gems

While working our Wire  Works Custom Jewelry booth at the Equine Affaire in Columbus last week, Jim and I had the opportunity to meet a talented jeweler named Robert Merkert.  Bob has developed a new type of gem that is very unique and absolutely beautiful.  He has taken the trimming from a horses hoof, cut and polished a small section and created a beautiful gem.  This is quite a feat and we are delighted to announce that we will be offering some of Bob’s gems at our future shows.  Bob and his assistant Debra Adler will be showing some of the gems mounted in our settings at their upcoming shows, as well.

I am very excited to be working with these two talented people and believe that the relationship will be profitable for both businesses.

How Equinite^TM Began

Treasures can be discovered in some unexpected places. Equinite was discovered on the stall floor in a Brandon, Vermont barn.

The farrier came to trim the horse’s hooves. When he was finished, a beam of sunlight illuminated the wet trimmings revealing depth and inner beauty. Equinite was discovered!

Horse hooves are as diverse as horses they are trimmed from. The uniqueness of each hoof results in a one of a kind, handcrafted gem.  Equinite is also a wonderful keepsake from your own horse! Custom created
gems are placed in a 14k gold or sterling silver setting of your choice.

Discover the hidden treasure of Equinite Gems!

www.equinitegems.com

What is Equinite?

Equinite looks like a newly discovered gem stone but it is actually made from the trimmings of a horse hoof. These clippings have been discarded for years by horse lovers and are often seen on the floor in stables and stalls. We have unlocked the inner beauty of this cast off treasure and named it Equinite.

Tend to Your Gemstones

Tend to Your Gemstones

Take a few steps to help your gemstones maintain their color and clarity.
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Store your gemstones: Jewels need space to remain free of chips. Store gemstones individually in soft cloth pouches and prevent jewels from bumping against one another.
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Clean your gemstones regularly: Dust, skin oil and other unclean substances can cause your gemstones to lose their sparkle. Clean them from time to time in soap and water. Then let them air dry and polish them with a soft cloth.
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Remove dirt from gemstones: Occasional brushing with a worn, soft-bristled toothbrush can help remove dirt from between crevices. For more resistant blemishes, use a weak solution of ammonia and water (about one part to four parts) and a soft brush. *

Respect metal jewelry settings: Treat metal settings gently. Gold can scratch. Although four-prong, six-prong, and low-profile channel or bezel settings offer your gemstone more protection than other settings, you should ask your jeweler to make sure your gemstones sit tight in their settings to help prevent stones from falling out.
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Know when to have a pro clean your gemstones: Annual checkups with a jeweler help keep your gemstones clean and properly situated in their settings. A jeweler can clean gems with steam or ultrasound, though ultrasound can make internal fissures or flaws worse.
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If you purchased your jewelry from Wire Works Custom Jewelry, we will clean and check you gemstone mounting once a year Free of charge. Just mail your item back to us and we will return it within 2 weeks.