Sponsor Mary’s Music from the Etsy Listing hits some great notes with avid plussie jewelery hunters: she provides rings and allows for plus sizing. As a woman with a size 11 shoe and a size 11 ring, it’s great to know that there’s a designer out there who really wants me to wear something besides a pinkie ring. Sure, maybe if the Mafia took female employees, but otherwise, so not the look for me.
Mary has a lot of variety and skill in her creations; anything would go with the right person. Perhaps her most on-trend piece is this chunky ring - fashion magazines are showing the big bold ring as the summer accessory. Since ringmakers rarely go beyond a size 8 in finger sizing, an individual artist like Mary’s Music is indeed a blessing to us big girls with big style.
In order to get your ring size, says Mary, save yourself a trip to the jewelry store. It’s as easy as taking a one quarter inch wide strip of paper or ribbon and tightly wrapping it around the bottom portion of the finger you are trying to size. Mark the point where the ends meet. Then measure it in centimeters or millimeters against a ruler. Let her know when you order - she can then determine the size you need.
Also, she has a few tips for keeping those rings shiny, especially silver rings:
When you are not wearing your silver, keep it in an airtight bag - it prevent tarnishing and helps it last much longer.
Also, when that inevitable tarnish happens anyway, DON’T USE SILVER POLISH. Few people are aware that polishing actually scrubs some silver off the surface.
The following method is easy and will not cause damage to your silver.
You will need water, salt, an aluminum plate (or aluminum foil) and baking soda.
1. Take an aluminum plate (or a regular plate covered with a piece of foil).
2. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
3. Pour some hot (but not boiling) water onto the plate.
4. Stir to dissolve the powders.
5. Now you can dunk your silver in the solution.
How long do you keep your silver in the solution?
The results may be immediate, or they may take a few minutes. However, if an item is very tarnished, this cleaning method will not make your jewelry perfectly clean and looking like new. Additional polishing will still be needed.
Wear as looks most gorgeous on you. And please remember to shop with the Etsy listing - every single one of these advertisers has your needs as a plussie in mind!
