{"product_id":"black-opal-locket-necklace","title":"Black Opal Locket Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage brass round locket with a lab-created Black Opal cabochon on antique gold plated brass figaro chain. Necklace chain measures 19\" and is nickel free. Locket measures 1\/2\" x 1\/2\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCare + Cleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLightly rub with a cleaning cloth periodically to remove dirt and oils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo avoid accelerating the patina process, do not shower with your jewelry on or store it in the bathroom, as water and humidity will darken the metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTo remove patina\/discoloration from raw brass pieces, make a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar, 1 tsp. dish soap, and 1 cup warm water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoak the jewelry until cleaned, about 3-5 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRinse and dry well.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Chicago, Illinois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Woman Owned Business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Painting and a BA in Psychology in 2004.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eShe moved to Chicago immediately after graduation with zero life plans.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 2005, while managing a local boutique, she started making jewelry and selling it at the shop.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTwo years later she was featured in Lucky Magazine as a standout local designer.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLater that year she started working at an art supply store which is where she met Steve.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 2009 she began working at Lillstreet Art Center.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt was this job that allowed her to save money to invest in her business and spend time growing it before taking the leap to full time self employment in 2014.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAfter moving out of her shared studio in 2016, she now works from home in a 60 square foot sunroom.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHer idea of a perfect day would be going to the farmer’s market, then making jewelry while watching British crime dramas without being interrupted for the rest of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Starbuck Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729912512601,"sku":"gdk1793763479735","price":33.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/5287\/8937\/files\/black-opal-locket-necklace_1.jpg?v=1793763488","url":"https:\/\/grosgrainoutfit.shop\/products\/black-opal-locket-necklace","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}