about our materials & packaging
We are on a mission to create seriously stunning high quality jewelry that is sustainable and affordable. We are committed to work with trusted suppliers who can deliver superior quality materials and share our ethos about sustainability whenever possible.
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Currently our jewelry is handcrafted mainly with gold filled findings, sterling silver and gemstones.
Coming soon: Solid gold jewelry new and vintage!
gold filled explained.
First of all, let us share with you the benefits of gold filled jewelry?
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Good quality – The durability of gold filled jewelry is probably the greatest advantage. They don’t wear out quickly, don’t tarnish and don’t peel or flake off with time. An average gold filled ring has a life long span. Even in case of a scratch, the inner base metal will not be revealed due to the thick layer of the gold that is covering it.
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Mesmerizing appearance – with the unaided eye one cannot tell the difference between gold filled jewelry and pure gold.
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Affordable Price – gold filled jewelry is significantly less expensive than pure gold.
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Easy to handle – gold filled jewelry doesn't lose it's color which is important to us because we like to wear our jewelry 24/7.
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Safe for all kinds of skin – many women refrain from buying jewelry made of anything but gold because they are afraid of allergies and rashes. The good news is that gold filled jewelry does not cause any allergies or rashes even to the most sensitive skin.
What is gold filled jewelry? Gold filled (also known as rolled gold) comprises a solid brass (copper and zinc) core over which gold is mechanically bonded using heat and pressure. Gold filled items must contain, by law, 5% or 1/20 of gold by weight. The gold used in all our gold filled jewelry is 14K.
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History
Until ten years ago, gold filled was quite unknown at this side of the Atlantic. The Americans invented it during the great depression of last century as it was, and still is, an economic way of wearing precious, long lasting gold jewelry. What we especially value is that it is fairly environmentally friendly.
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How sustainable is gold filled jewelry?
All our gold filled items are manufactured in the USA. The gold used in gold filled products is bought from a refiner (as most manufacturers do), so it is recycled. They have procedures in place to ensure the gold used is from a conflict-free source.
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What is the difference between gold filled and gold plate?
The difference between gold filled and gold plated items is the amount of gold used over the brass core. In contrast gold plated items usually contain a microscopic amount of gold. This means the gold layer on gold plated items can peel or flake very easily exposing the brass core underneath. Because the gold layer on gold filled items is so much thicker it will not peel or flake and lasts for years.
our gemstones.
Gemstones are rare products of nature and have inspired philosophers and mystics to attribute unusual powers to these special minerals. We love making jewelry with thee dazzling and stunning stones not only because of their beauty but also because of the specific meaning each stone is believed to have, bringing happiness and prosperity to our lives.
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We have made a deliberate choice to only work with trusted suppliers that can deliver superior quality gemstones. If a gemstone has been dyed to ensure the colourfastness we will always mention this in our description.
griffin silk cords.
Our collection of silk cord bracelets and ankle bracelets are made of 100% natural silk by Griffin, a supplier of natural silk since 1866. Pure natural silk feels incredibly soft and smooth and these silk threads have good tensile strength. We have 21 colours you can choose from.
packaging.
Jewelry Boxes & Pouches
Our supplier guarantees that the glue, paper and cardboard of the box are 100% eco-friendly.
The FSC® mark guarantees that all materials come from an FSC® forest, where no more wood is cut down than the forest can reproduce. This means better protection of the animal- and plant life, and all foresters have proper training, safety equipment and a decent wage.