akya

WELCOME TO AKYA
It’s been more than a decade since I first opened my store, Akya.
Etsy has offered me a wonderful platform and beautiful community of fellow crafters. I have met incredible buyers who have supported my business, enabling it to thrive and keep going. I’ve loved every aspect of running my own business, reaching a global audience, and having friendly customers.
As I enter retirement, I will only be selling my inventory.
I thank you all so much for your support.
Your business is greatly appreciated.




ALL VERMEIL ITEMS ARE 100% .925 STERLING SILVER. ( GOLD PLATED OR ROSE GOLD PLATED)
Expedited shipping available upon request with additional charge

The beads I sell are all hand picked and guaranteed to be exactly as described. No misleading. Honesty is very important to me. While purchasing the natural gemstone beads be aware that some individual patterns may differ on each strand. Please be aware that All vibrant color jade beads are dyed natural quartz,
All the metals I sell are precious metal. The sterling silver is solid .925 sterling silver and Gold Vermeil is (24K gold plated or 18K gold plated over .925 sterling silver), NOT BRASS or ANY OTHER METAL.
Please convo me if you have any further question about the items.
Please check back often to see new added items.

TARNISH: Tarnish happens when it comes to .925 sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver jewelry. Tarnish is caused by the reaction of the copper in the sterling silver, to humidity and elements. Even perfumes, lotions, hair care products and sweat will accelerate tarnish on jewelry. Polishing cloth will bring back the shine.


PLATED METALS (Gold-plated, Silver-plated, Antique brass-plated, Antique copper-plated)
1.Plated metals are made by electroplating a thin coating of metal over a base metal (usually copper, brass, iron, zinc or nickel). This process creates a finish that looks great, but isn’t as durable as their pure-metal counterparts. Therefore, it’s important to take care when cleaning these metals to not remove this plated coating.
2.Plated metals are best cleaned with warm soapy water (dish soap is recommended).
3.Do not use any harsh chemical cleansers or abrasive cleansers on your plated jewelry as these cleansers may cause the plating to chip or wear off.
4.Rinse fully after cleaning & dry completely before wearing or storing.
5.Plated metals can retain their shine for longer when kept in a sealed plastic bag when not in use.
6.Never soak your plated jewelry for extended periods of time; doing so may weaken the electroplating finish.