Jewelry Care

Types Of Metals

Sterling Silver: Sterling silver is a high-quality, durable precious metal alloy composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. This combination enhances strength and durability, making sterling silver ideal for crafting stunning jewelry like rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Known for its brilliant shine and timeless elegance, sterling silver is a popular choice for both everyday wear and special occasions. Its affordability compared to pure silver or gold makes it a versatile option for creating hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant pieces that maintain their beauty with proper care. Shop our exquisite sterling silver jewelry collection to elevate your style with enduring craftsmanship.

14k Gold-Filled: Gold-filled jewelry is a high-quality, affordable alternative to solid gold, crafted by bonding a thick layer of 14k gold to a base metal core, typically brass or copper, using heat and pressure. Unlike gold-plated items, gold filled jewelry contains 100 times more gold, with the gold layer making up at least 5% of the item’s total weight, ensuring durability and a luxurious appearance. Tarnish-resistant and hypoallergenic, gold-filled pieces offer the rich look and feel of solid gold at a fraction of the cost, making them perfect for everyday wear and sensitive skin. Explore our stunning collection of gold-filled jewelry, designed to elevate your style with lasting brilliance.

Gold Plated: Gold plated jewelry is crafted by coating a base metal, such as brass or silver, with a thin layer of gold through an electroplating process. This creates stunning, affordable pieces that mimic the luxurious look of solid gold at a fraction of the cost. Perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, gold plated jewelry offers durability and style, with the gold layer typically ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 microns thick. For lasting shine, proper care is key—avoid water, perfumes, and harsh chemicals. Shop our exquisite collection of gold plated jewelry pieces to elevate your jewelry game!

What is a Karat? Unlike a carat, which is a unit of weight used for diamonds and other gemstones, a karat is classified as a unit of purity used to describe gold. The standard starts at 24 karat gold, which is pure gold. In jewelry-making, 24 karat gold is rarely used because the pure form of gold is too soft to hold a firm shape. When gold is mixed with another metal, each karat consists of 1/24th of the amount of gold. Gold jewelry typically falls under the following karats: 22 karat gold (22K) is 22 parts gold and 2 parts other metal or metals, making it 91% gold. 18 karat gold (18K) is 18 parts gold and 4 parts other metal or metals, making it 75% gold. 14 karat gold (14K) is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metal or metals, making it 58.3% gold. 10 karat gold (10K) is 10 parts gold and 14 parts other metal or metals, making it 41.7% gold. This is the minimum karat designation for a metal to be called gold in the U.S.

How To Care For Your Jewelry

The best thing to do is to store your jewelry in a fabric-lined case or pouch. A jewelry box does a great job of separating and securing your collection. You can also wrap each piece in a soft tissue paper if you don't have a case or pouch. This will prevent scratching and tangling. For sterling silver jewelry, use an anti-tarnish bag or cloth to limit exposure to air and moisture.

You want to avoid damaging chemicals. Hairspray, lotion and perfume can damage your precious jewelry. When getting ready in the morning or a night out, set your jewelry aside until you're ready to wear it.

Use only mild cleaners. A great way to clean your jewelry is with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft bush. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners can also be used once in a while.
Losing your jewelry is one of the worst things that can happen. When doing any kind of physical activity, its best to just take it off and put it to the side.

Insuring your most prized pieces can be a good idea as well. You never know what can happen.

Essentials For Your Jewelry

Have you ever wanted to make your necklace longer because it was just a bit too short? How about a bracelet or anklet? Rings fit differently over time, so did you ever end up with a ring that became just a little too big? What about worrying about losing your favorite necklace or bracelet? Did you know that there is a solution for all of these things?

Extenders, ring size adjusters and safeties exist to solve all of these problems. A necklace extender is a simple chain with a clasp on one end and a jump ring on the other, that attaches to your necklace to make it a bit longer. Think of it as linking an additional piece of chain to your necklace chain. It's that simple. Extenders are a great add on to any necklace, bracelet or anklet to give it that extra length you desire. They are small, sturdy and are usually unnoticeable. You can add one inch or even up to six inches, you decide. The extender simply clips on to your necklace, bracelet, or anklet and voila. Your favorite piece of jewelry is now a different length.

A ring size adjuster or some times known as a ring guard is a simple add on to your ring that will make it a bit smaller, giving you a snug fit again. There are several different types, which is great because it gives you options. They come in rubber, sometimes plastic and other ones are metal. It is a small piece of material that wraps around the band of your ring to make it a bit thicker, therefore tightening the fit. Most times this is an excellent fix to loose rings at a small price. No need to do anything drastic or expensive to your ring just to size it down a bit.

Safeties are a magical accessory that everyone should have in their jewelry collection. You can attach a safety to your necklace, bracelet or anklet. It is a simple chain with clasps on both ends that attaches to your jewelry and provides extra security in case your jewelry unlatches unexpectedly. It will keep the ends from coming apart and will hold the piece of jewelry in place. It's a wonderful accessory that will save your favorite necklace, bracelet or anklet from being lost. It's almost unnoticeable and you can find ones that totally match your jewelry.