Gold-plated Memorial Jewelry – A base metal such as steel or brass is dipped into a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. Since the plating is quite thin, the plate (and hence the color) på […]
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Even when you take the utmost care to ensure gentle handling of your jewelry, sometimes it can become scratched. If you notice a scratch in your white gold, don’t try to fix the problem yourself. Always take it to a professional jeweler to be properly restored. This will be done by carefully polishing the […]
Steg 1 Innan du börjar, Inspektera noggrant dina smycken för skador som kan förvärras av rengöringsprocessen. Särskilt, Om dina vita guldsmycken har några ädelstenar som diamanter, Kontrollera att ingen av dessa är lösa. A stone that wiggles about might become dislodged and lost once submerged in […]
From necklaces and bracelets to engagement rings and wedding bands, white gold is a stylish metal for different types of jewelry and has been on-trend for a while now. If you have any special pieces of white gold, you’ll want to keep them in top condition. Careful cleaning can help your jewelry last longer […]
Wondering how to take care of your gold plated jewelry in such a way that it does not wear, chip, or tarnish? Having a care regime that includes cleaning for your jewelry is important. It is crucial to making sure that it lasts longer. By following these tips, you’ll be able to maintain the […]
Gold Plated The process of creating gold plated pieces entails bonding a thin gold layer over cheaper base materials like brass or copper. With these pieces, gold content is less than 1%. Their main drawback is that the thin gold layer wears off quickly. On top of that, they might turn your skin green with […]
Vermeil (pronounced vehr-may; it’s French!) is a legally regulated term that refers to a certain kind of quality jewelry. To be legally called “rödblommig” internationally, the jewelry piece must meet ALL of these conditions: 1. Have sterling silver as its base material. Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% rent silver och 7.5% andra […]
Gold Plating and Allergies If you happen to have allergies to lower base metals like brass, koppar eller nickel, it’s best to either choose vermeil jewelry or gold filled jewelry. The gold layer on plated jewelry is usually too thin to cover the lower metal, and if any gold begins to wear down, du […]
While gold plated jewelry is usually not an ideal choice, gold filled jewelry can be a high-quality addition to your collection. Gold filled jewelry isn’t created through electroplating, but rather through bonding with heat. Since two or three thick layers of gold cover the base metal inside, the jewelry is protected from tarnishing and discoloration. […]
As vermeil jewelry is composed of two precious metals (guld och silver), it’s usually thought of as being closer to fine jewelry and tends to fall under the category “demi-fine.” The higher the karat weight and thickness of the gold layer, the more expensive and valuable the piece will usually be. Dock, if a vermeil […]