While a Splash or two wonβt hurt your jewelry, follow these tips for best resultsΒ
- Remove all jewelry before taking a shower, going to bed, swimming or working out
- Apply all lotion, hairspray, perfume, etc. prior to putting on your jewelry
- Jewelry should be the last item you put on before heading out and the first you remove upon return
Β Materials Defined
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Gold Plated - 14 or 18 karat gold plating over jeweler's brass, stainless steel or sterling silver.Β we work with a minimum of .5 microns
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PVD - (Physical Vapor Deposition) a vacuum coating processΒ used over stainless steel to provide a long-lasting finish.
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Brazilian Gold Filled -Β a layer of 18 karat gold bonded onto jeweler's brass, a minimum of 3% of the total weight of the item is gold.
- US Gold Filled -Β a solid layer of 14 karat gold bonded onto jeweler's brass, a minimum of 5% of the total weight of the item is gold.Β manufactured in the USA and regulated by the FTC.
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Sterling Silver - .925 silver with a rhodium plating for shine and protection
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Gold Vermeil - 14 or 18 karat gold plating over sterling silver, minimum of 2.5 microns
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14kt or 18ktΒ - 14 or 18 karat solid gold
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CZ - cubic zirconia, aΒ synthetic diamond or colored stone
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Freshwater Pearl - A freshwater, cultured pearl is formed in lakes or ponds vs the saltwater of the ocean.Β
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Diamond - a natural, precious stone
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