FAQ's

WHAT IS GOLD FILL?

• Gold filled jewelry is when one or more sheets of solid gold are wrapped around a non precious metal under extreme pressure. Gold filled jewelry has a measurable amount of gold in it, but it is not solid gold.

WHAT IS GOLD PLATED?

• Gold plated jewelry is jewelry made of a non precious metal which has a very thin layer of gold applied to the top. The thin layer of gold will wear off naturally in time, and individual body chemistry is a strong variable in determining the longevity of the layer of gold.

WHAT IS VERMEIL?

• Vermeil jewelry is jewelry made of sterling silver which has a very thin layer of gold applied to the top. The thin layer of gold will wear off naturally in time, and individual body chemistry is a strong variable in determining the longevity of the layer of gold.

WHAT IS GOLD OR SILVER TONE BASE METAL?

• Gold or silver tone coloring on top of a base metal. Base metal is a common metal that is not considered precious, such as copper, tin, zinc, etc. The gold or silver tone color will wear off naturally in time, and individual body chemistry is a strong variable in determining the longevity of the color.