14k Gold Filled
• Nickel-free (hypoallergenic), will not turn you green
• Waterproof
• Slow tarnishing
• USA made
Gold Filled is a layered material constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers' brass and the outer layers is heat bonded in 14 karats of gold. Gold Filled does not rub off or flake off, therefore making waterproof. You can wear it in the shower without a problem. To keep your Gold Filled jewelry looking fresh and new avoid contact with any chemicals like perfumes, lotions, swimming pool. Gold Filled is an great alternative to solid Gold.
Gold Filled vs Gold Plating
Gold Filled gold-filled contains 5% gold by weight vs Gold Plating that contains only 0.05% by weight.
Is Gold Filled real gold? Yes, it is real gold.
Sterling Silver
• Nickel-free (hypoallergenic), will not turn you green
• Waterproof
• Tarnishes
• USA made
There is no difference between Sterling Silver and 925 Sterling Silver, it is the same thing. Sterling silver has a purity of 92.5%, meaning that 7.5% of the alloy is made of copper or another metal (usually zinc).
Is Sterling Silver real silver? Yes, it is real Silver.
**Note** all of our items are handmade in our NYC studio, most items will not have the metal stamp on it.