Know Your Gold

This refers to your choice in Gold. All jewelry is not created equal but each type does serve a purpose - especially when you're budget shopping but want to stay on trend. Here, we break down what's what for you to easily be able to distinguish the differences.

• Lowest Cost | Most Affordable
• Will eventually tarnish | Will wear away easily
• May irritate sensitive skin | Base metal is usually copper but can also be brass, silver, steel etc...
• Very thin layer of gold | Should Never Get Wet
• Must be removed daily and wiped clean with a soft cloth
  
  

• Very Affordable | Good Quality
• More Hypoallergenic because it's core metal is 925 sterling silver - so people with metal allergies can wear it safely
• Good for everyday wear but should be removed and wiped daily with a soft cloth
• Does Not Tarnish; gold does not wear off but can scuff and nick exposing base metal over time
• Has a thick layer of gold [at least 2.5 microns] applied by an electroplating process; making it a bit more durable than it's counterparts
• Vermeil is a Great Choice for those who want something to wear daily without tarnishing, while still being affordable
  
  

Gold Filled:

• Affordable | Better Quality
• Hypoallergenic Outside | Good for everyday wear but should be removed and wiped daily with a soft cloth
• Won't tarnish, but gold can but can scuff and nick exposing core metal over time - usually jeweler's brass and sometimes copper
• Base metal is applied with a pressure and heat bonding process
• Very thick layer of gold [at least 5% of total weight] it’s higher quality than vermeil as it contains more gold, but still not as expensive as solid gold
  
  

Solid Gold:

• 100% Pure Gold | Highest Cost
• Best quality [24k/14k/18k]
• Hypoallergenic
• Good for everyday wear
• Can get wet | Softest Metal
• Won't ever tarnish or wear away but can be scratched and scuffed
• Should be cleaned regularly to maintain cleanliness and it's original shine