Materials Guide

La Tiera Materials Guide

At La Tiera, every piece is designed to feel personal, wearable, and quietly expressive. Our jewelry brings together vintage-inspired silver, luminous pearls, summer beads, natural textures, and handcrafted details — made for everyday styling, special moments, and pieces you will want to reach for again.

Because each design may use a different combination of materials, we always recommend checking the individual product page for the exact composition, size, finish, clasp type, and care notes.

Our Main Materials

925 Sterling Silver

925 sterling silver is a classic jewelry material made with 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals for added strength. It has a natural, cool-toned shine and can develop a soft vintage character over time.

Some La Tiera silver pieces may feature polished, brushed, or vintage-inspired finishes. Natural oxidation or darkening can happen with real silver, especially when exposed to air, humidity, sweat, perfume, lotions, or chemicals. This is normal and can usually be improved with a soft silver polishing cloth.

Best for: timeless everyday styling, vintage looks, rings, earrings, chains, and silver statement details.

Care tips:

  • Keep dry when possible.
  • Avoid perfume, lotion, chlorine, salt water, and harsh cleaning products.
  • Store separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box.
  • Use a silver polishing cloth to restore shine.
  • Remove before showering, swimming, exercising, or sleeping.

Pearls

Pearls are loved for their soft luster, organic shape, and feminine glow. Depending on the design, La Tiera pieces may use freshwater pearls, cultured pearls, shell pearls, or pearl-inspired beads. Please check each product page for the exact material.

Because pearls are more delicate than metal, they should be treated gently. Perfume, hairspray, cosmetics, sweat, acids, and harsh chemicals can dull the surface over time.

Best for: romantic styling, soft feminine looks, bridal-inspired outfits, evening wear, and polished everyday outfits.

Care tips:

  • Put pearls on last, after perfume, makeup, and hairspray.
  • Take pearls off first when undressing.
  • Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wearing.
  • Avoid soaking pearls in water.
  • Do not use ultrasonic cleaners, steam cleaners, alcohol, vinegar, or harsh chemicals.
  • Store pearls separately from sharp metal jewelry to prevent scratches.

Natural Stones & Gemstone-Inspired Beads

Used in: Summer Beaded Collection, beaded necklaces, bracelets, rings, charms, and accent pieces.

Our Summer Beaded designs may include natural stones, gemstone-inspired beads, glass beads, ceramic beads, resin beads, shell elements, or mixed decorative beads depending on the style. These materials give each piece its color, texture, and relaxed summer feeling.

Natural stones and beads may vary slightly in color, pattern, shape, and surface texture. These small differences are part of the charm of bead-based jewelry and make each piece feel more individual.

Best for: vacation looks, beach-inspired outfits, layering, colorful styling, casual summer outfits, and playful everyday wear.

Care tips:

  • Avoid heavy impact or dropping the piece.
  • Keep away from perfume, sunscreen, oils, and harsh chemicals.
  • Do not pull or stretch beaded jewelry aggressively.
  • Wipe gently after wearing.
  • Store flat or separately to prevent tangling and scratching.
  • Remove before swimming, showering, exercising, or sleeping.

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl & Ocean-Inspired Elements

Used in: selected Modern Pearl and Summer Beaded designs.

Shell and mother-of-pearl elements have a soft natural glow and subtle surface variation. They are beautiful but should be protected from chemicals, scratches, and long exposure to moisture.

Best for: resort styling, feminine summer outfits, soft neutral looks, and natural coastal details.

Care tips:

  • Avoid perfume, alcohol, chlorine, and cleaning products.
  • Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
  • Store away from sharp or heavy jewelry.
  • Keep dry when possible.

Plated, Gold-Tone & Mixed Metal Details

Used in: selected clasps, charms, chains, bead spacers, and decorative accents.

Some La Tiera pieces may include gold-tone, silver-tone, plated, or mixed metal components depending on the design. These details help create contrast, warmth, and a more finished look.

Plated and tone-finished materials should be cared for gently, because the surface finish may fade faster if exposed to water, friction, perfume, sweat, or chemicals.

Best for: decorative accents, warm-toned styling, mixed-metal looks, charms, and summer bead details.

Care tips:

  • Keep dry.
  • Avoid rubbing or polishing too aggressively.
  • Do not use chemical cleaners.
  • Store separately to reduce friction.
  • Remove before swimming, showering, exercising, or sleeping.