925 Sterling Silver Chain Customizable With The Mineral Of Your Choice

Labradorite, amethyst, rose quartz and aquamarine are natural gemstones. Each has its own shades, areas of transparency, inclusions and patterns. These variations are part of the stone’s identity and make every necklace slightly different from the photographs. The gemstone is set on the chain selected from the available finishes.

Kalinas & Tainos is a French-Caribbean jewelry brand founded in Saint-Barthélemy in 2011, where every creation draws inspiration from the sea, travel, and the beauty of natural materials.

At the heart of the brand is Jérémy, its founder and creative director, originally from Provence. With a lifelong passion for the underwater world, objects rich in history, and design, his journey naturally led him to the Caribbean, where the colors of the ocean, the unique light of Saint-Barthélemy, and the beauty of cultured pearls continue to inspire him every day.

For over fifteen years, Kalinas & Tainos has been designing and assembling customizable jewelry in Saint-Barthélemy, combining Tahitian, South Sea, freshwater, and Akoya cultured pearls, rare conch pearls, gemstones, ancient coins, kangaroo leather, sterling silver 925, and gold. Each creation is designed to reveal the unique character of these materials through an elegant, timeless style deeply inspired by the art of living in Saint-Barthélemy.

More than a piece of jewelry, Kalinas & Tainos seeks to convey an emotion, a travel memory, and a lasting connection to Saint-Barth. Each creation is designed to accompany its wearer through the years and stand the test of time, like the memory of a precious moment.

Your jewelry is designed to accompany you through everyday life. A few simple habits help preserve the beauty of its materials and the quality of its construction.

To preserve your jewelry for longer, we recommend removing it before showering, swimming, exercise and sleep. Apply perfume and cosmetics before putting it on, and let them dry. Limit contact with household products and avoid repeated friction.

Silver can tarnish on contact with certain compounds in the air, even when jewelry is not worn. To restore the shine of the silver parts, gently use a special silver polishing cloth, following its instructions. Store the jewelry separately in a dry place.

To restore the shine of the gold parts, use a special gold polishing cloth, following its instructions. For everyday wiping, a soft, clean, dry cloth removes marks left after wear.

A gold polishing cloth can restore the shine of plating in good condition when its instructions allow this use. Wipe very gently, without pressing or repeatedly rubbing, as friction can wear away the plating. We recommend removing your jewelry before showering and exercise: perspiration and cosmetics can contribute to deterioration and oxidation of the underlying metal. If the plating exposes the base metal, seek advice before rubbing it further.

Protect the stones and natural elements from knocks, direct heat and cleaning products. Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner; these methods are not suitable for all materials, treatments or settings.

After wear and before storage, gently wipe the stones and the metal parts with a soft, clean, dry cloth. This removes traces of perspiration, cosmetics and other deposits that can affect the materials over time, even while the jewelry remains in its box. Store the jewelry separately to limit friction. If it is damp, let it dry naturally before putting it away.

How does care differ between gold and gold plate?

To restore the shine of gold, use a special gold polishing cloth. It may also be suitable for gold plate if the instructions allow it and the plating is in good condition. Use it much more gently, without repeated rubbing: excessive friction can wear away the gold layer. Gold plate can change in appearance as the coating wears and the underlying metal oxidizes. Perspiration and cosmetics can contribute to these changes. We therefore recommend removing your jewelry before showering and exercise to preserve its shine for longer.

Why can silver darken even when I am not wearing my jewelry?

Silver can react with certain compounds in the air, particularly sulfur compounds, forming a thin dark surface layer. This tarnishing, often called oxidation in everyday language, can occur even in a display case or when jewelry is not worn. Humidity can accelerate it, but is not the only cause. A special silver polishing cloth can generally restore the shine of the silver parts.

Will my jewelry look exactly like the photographs?

Natural materials can vary in shade, pattern and surface appearance. We make every effort to select a piece or composition as close as possible to the photograph, while respecting your chosen options.