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Sterling Silver

Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver (also called “925 silver”) and is considered a precious metal. The rest of the alloy is (7.5%) copper, strengthening the piece without compromising its appearance. This type of silver is commonly used for je

18k Gold-Plated (over Stainless Steel)

Gold-plated jewelry is jewelry that has a layer of gold applied to the surface of a base metal. It is an alternative way to achieve a gold look with much more options and without hesitation to wear them on a daily basis because of the competitive pri

Gold Vermeil

The word "vermeil" pronounced as "vermey" is derived from the French word "vermeil" which means "golden". 18k vermeil is a type of jewelry made by plating a base metal, typically sterling silver, with a thick layer of 18k gold. This results in a piec

14k Solid Gold

Despite the common knowledge that all solid gold is 100% gold. Gold is softer, so it is often mixed into an alloy with other metals like silver and copper to add strength.  “Solid gold” means that your piece is made entirely of a gold alloy with no o

Cubic Zirconia

Cubic zirconia, often abbreviated as CZ, is a synthetic gemstone that is widely used as a diamond simulant in jewelry. CZ is created in a laboratory by heating zirconium oxide powder to extremely high temperatures and then cooling it rapidly. The res

Freshwater Pearls

Freshwater pearls are a type of pearl that is formed by mussels that live in freshwater lakes and rivers. Unlike saltwater pearls, which are formed by oysters in the ocean, freshwater pearls are typically smaller and have a more irregular shape.

Silver (over Stainless Steel)

Silver-finished jewelry is made of surgical-grade Stainless. The base metal, in this case Surgical grade stainless steel. With its unparalleled durability and hypoallergenic properties, it becomes an obvious choice for many. It is an alternative way

18k Gold-Plated (over Brass)

Gold-plated is jewelry that has a layer of gold applied to the surface of a base metal in this case Brass. Because of it’s smooth structure, you might find much more unusual item types. It becomes easier to give shape to a material when it has brass