Materials
MATERIALS
We love to mix materials, which is why we offer several types of affordable and durable materials. Here's some info on each so you can make an informed choice for your lifestyle.
Plating is a process of covering a material (metal or plastic, for example) with a thin layer of gold, silver or rhodium. It can be of varying thickness, which influences the durability of the jewelry. Depending on the base material and the number of carats (14K, 16K, 18K, 24K), the color may be more or less dark.
Our bases:
Brass:
This material is used as a base and never as a finish. It is an alloy of copper and zinc. It is always plated with gold, silver or rhodium. Brass has the advantage of being resistant and lighter than stainless steel. Brass can lose its plating over time if exposed to water, and chemicals such as perfumes and lotions. To prolong the life of the plating, we recommend you follow the care instructions:
- Avoid showers, baths and swimming pools.
- Remove jewelry during strenuous physical activity.
- Take the time to apply your creams and perfumes before putting on your jewelry
- Store your jewelry away from sunlight and humidity.
.925 silver :
Pure silver is too soft to be worked and used. It is therefore used at 92.5% and mixed with other metals to make it more resistant and malleable. It is a guarantee of quality and hypoallergenic. Unplated silver jewelry can tend to blacken when not worn, fortunately it's easy to clean with our small Jewelry Wipe.
- Avoid showers, baths and swimming pools.
- Remove jewelry during strenuous physical activity.
- Take the time to apply your creams and perfumes before putting on your jewelry
- Store your jewelry away from sunlight and humidity.
.925 silver :
Pure silver is too soft to be worked and used. It is therefore used at 92.5% and mixed with other metals to make it more resistant and malleable. It is a guarantee of quality and hypoallergenic. Unplated silver jewelry can tend to blacken when not worn, fortunately it's easy to clean with our small Jewelry Wipe.
Stainless steel:
This metal is not very susceptible to corrosion and without plating, it can be worn at all times. It is stronger than silver and has a darker silver color. Like sterling silver .925, we cannot guarantee that this metal is 100% hypoallergenic. The color of stainless steel is darker than that of .925 sterling silver. Stainless steel jewelry is designed to withstand exposure to water without deteriorating, making it practical for everyday use. You can clean your jewelry with a Wipe every few months to keep it shiny and new.
Our platings:
Rhodium:
It is a derivative of platinum which has good durability and a silvery color. It increases shine and protects against the natural oxidation of brass.
Gold :
It is a thin layer of gold, between 14k and 18k, varying in thickness between 0.05 and 1 micron.
Rose gold :
It is a mixture of gold, copper and silver, which gives it its pink color.
Silver :
It is a thin layer of silver ranging in thickness from 0.05 to 1 micron.
Note that none of our jewelry contains lead.
