Frequently Asked Questions and Usefule Information!

1. Information about the materials used in our designs
   
   • Goldplated:
   
   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 colour) on findings can wear off.
   
   • Goldfilled:
   
   These jewellery findings are not actually filled with gold! They are made of a base metal (usually brass or copper) covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process. Effectively a thick coat of gold: the gold content is 5% or 1/20 of the total weight. Use gold-filled items for your top-of-the-line jewellery. Usually made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will not peel or flake, and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewellery. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin.
   
   • Sterling Silver:
   
   is a mixture of pure silver and some other metal, usually copper. The resulting alloy gives the silver strength. The standard is at least 92.5% silver. Hence the .925 stamp you see on some sterling silver items.
   
   • Gemstones:
   
   Please refer to the separate Gemstones page.
   
   • Venetian Glassbeads:
   
   
   
   • Swarovski beads:
   
   


2. Why would I buy goldplated jewellery?

Goldplated jewellery is a perfect option for a special occassion but also if you do not want to spend too much. Goldplated jewellery is not for daily use, but if you take note of the tips for usage you can wear these regularly.


3. How to store and keep my jewellery beautiful?

Keep your jewellery in their box. Always, always keep away from make-up, perfume, hairspray, bodylotion etc.


4. I saw an article of goldplated material in the webshop but would prefer it to be made with goldfilled or even gold materials; is that possible?

In principal this is possible, but always check with us first using the contact form, so we can see if the material is available in goldfilled or gold. Also bear in mind that goldfilled and gold materials are more expensive.


5. I would like to receive a detail fotograph of an article in the webshop before ordering; is that possible?

Yes of course, just ask using the contactform.