Why black and gold work together

Black is the absence of color and gold is the warmest metal, so neither competes with the other; each makes the other stronger. Next to black, gold reads richer and more saturated. Next to gold, black reads deeper and glossier. It is the logic behind evening menswear, from black tuxedos with gold studs to black-dial gold watches, and it is why onyx set in gold became a signature of 1920s Art Deco jewelry.

How black stones catch light

A black stone does not sparkle the way a clear one does. Almost no light passes through it, so it shines from the surface, each facet throwing back a hard, mirror-bright point. Framed in gold-plated prongs, every stone sits in its own small ring of warm metal, and the line reads as a rich black-and-gold pattern rather than a blur of sparkle.

Stated honestly

The stones are black cubic zirconia, not onyx or black diamond; real onyx is a softer stone usually cut into beads. The band is brass with gold plating, not solid gold. A solid gold bracelet with black diamonds costs thousands; this one carries the same look for $69.

The clasp is the security

A tennis bracelet has nothing to catch it if the closure fails: no safety chain, no elastic, no cord. This one closes with a gold box clasp and a double safety latch. The tongue clicks into the box, then two side levers fold down over the join and lock it a second time. It opens only with a deliberate press on the levers.

Where it sits in your rotation

Beside a gold watch with a black dial, a black leather strap, or on its own with black, charcoal, and a white shirt. Keep one metal tone on the arm. If your watch is steel, the Onyx Tennis Bracelet 4mm sets the same stones in white rhodium. The full line lives in the Tennis Bracelet collection.

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Care for it like fine gold jewelry

The band is brass finished with gold plating, and plating keeps its warmth longest when it stays dry. So the one habit worth building is simple: take the bracelet off before the shower, the pool, and the gym, and put it on after perfume, lotion, and sunscreen. Two seconds a day keep the gold warm and the black glossy.

Keeping the black glossy

Black stones shine from the surface, so what dulls them is anything sitting on it: fingerprints, skin oil, and lotion film. Unlike clear stones, black ones show a smear as a matte patch instead of hiding it. A quick wipe with a dry, lint-free cloth restores the mirror finish in seconds.

The clasp

The box clasp and its two side levers are the only moving parts. Press the tongue in until you feel the click, then fold both levers down flat. To open, lift the levers and release the tongue instead of pulling on the stone line.

Care

• Take it off before the shower, the pool, the gym, and the beach.
• Put it on last, after perfume, lotion, and sunscreen.
• Wipe with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. No polishing pastes, jewelry dips, or abrasive cloths, which can wear through gold plating.
• If it gets wet, pat it dry right away.
• Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, which can loosen a prong.
• Close the clasp before storing, and keep it in the Caligio pouch bag, away from other pieces.

Skin

The bracelet is nickel-free and lead-free, the two metals most often behind jewelry reactions. Keeping it dry also keeps the gold plating intact over the brass base, which is what keeps it comfortable on the skin.

To define the correct sizing of your wrist, we highly recommend using a tape measure and measuring the circumference of your wrist just above the hand. However, if you do not have a special measure, use a small piece of tape or a cord. Wrap it around your wrist and measure the length against a ruler.

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Plenty of Caligio’s Cuff bracelets are adjustable and comfortably fit most of the standard wrist sizes. Slip-on cuff bracelets sizes are easily increased and decreased with bare hands. Keep in mind that the wrist size is not the same as the length of a bracelet. Still, need help? Email us at: support@caligio.com.

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