14K Gold-Filled Jewelry

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Gold filled jewelry is made by chemically bonding layers of solid gold (14K) around a base metal. Unlike gold plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry actually has a measurable amount of gold in it. This process of bonding the solid gold makes for jewelry that does not tarnish, peel, chip or discolor. With proper care, gold filled jewelry can last for many years. Simply clean your jewelry every couple weeks with dawn soap & water to keep them sparkly and to extend the life of your jewels.

Gold filled jewelry is safe and hypoallergenic. Please be cautious if you have an allergy to brass as our gold filled jewelry still contains this metal and your skin may have a reaction. 

Though our gold filled pieces are long lasting, we still do not recommend the jewelry coming in direct contact with lotions, oils, perfumes, or ocean/pool water. This can dull your pieces and reduce there shine. We recommend your jewelry be the last thing you put on when heading out. Clean your jewelry more frequently if you live a more active lifestyle.

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Sterling Silver Jewelry

 

Over time, as silver is exposed to air, a chemical reaction occurs that gives silver a black tarnish. Other things that can cause this are deodorant, perfume, makeup, or lotion.  

 

Your jewelry is not destroyed. It is very easy to clean silver jewelry at home to remove this tarnish and make sterling silver shine. When cleaning, simply use a silver jewelry cleaner with a soft cloth to buff off the tarnish, then rinse your jewelry in warm water and dry it.

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Cleaning your Jewelry

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In order to clean your jewelry, I would suggest the Radiance Wash by Shinery and a soft bristle toothbrush. You can purchase the wash on the day of your appointment or order it online through the link above. If you are not ready to purchase a jewelry cleaner, you can get by with dawn dish soap and a toothbrush. 

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Some things to keep in mind:

 

The pH of your skin may react to metal jewelry. Not getting enough water? In a humid environment?  Put a little extra lotion on? Even high-quality metal jewelry can sometimes leave a green tint when the metals react with the acidity of your skin. It can also be caused by other substances on your skin, such as lotion, oils, or perfumes. Luckily, this tint is completely harmless. An easy way to remove this is to apply rubbing alcohol or makeup remover to a cotton pad and gently wipe down the affected area on your skin.

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If you have a known allergy to brass, please be aware when purchasing our gold-filled jewelry. While gold filled has an outer layer of 5-10% 14k gold over brass, it still contains brass as a base metal and skin highly sensitive to brass may be affected. For these customers, we recommend sterling silver or solid gold jewelry. All of our pieces are hypoallergenic.

Gold jewelry may slightly vary in color. This is because it’s a mixture of gold and other metals (called gold alloy). 24k solid gold is quite soft and can easily dent and scratch, making it less durable for everyday use. 14k gold is 14/24 or about 58% gold, and about 42% other metals - this is the most common gold selection due to its durability. The particular mixture of metals gives gold alloy its own hue and tone which can vary slightly.

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If there are any tints to your skin or jewelry, please reach out so we can select the best way to clean your jewelry. If you ever feel like your jewelry needs an in depth cleaning, you can book an appointment for a cleaning where we detach and reattach your jewelry after a thorough clean.