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925 (Sterling Silver)

Silver, even that has been fully work hardened, gradually recrystallizes and softens at room temperature. To maintain hardness, other metals are added to form alloys that are harder, stronger, and less susceptible to scratching and marring. The best known copper-silver alloy is sterling, which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (hence the name 925 sterling silver.

Gold Filled (GF)

This is a process of pressure bonding a thin layer of gold to a base metal core (usually brass). Gold filled, (unlike gold plating) has an actual layer of gold, giving it more value and making it tarnish-resistant.

Vermeil or Gold Plating

Vermeil is a gold plating process developed in France in the mid-1700's. Modern-day Vermeil is produced by a safe electrolytic process. Inside core sterling silver outside coating of gold. Gold plate adheres OK but not perfectly to silver. Where plating has not bonded, the silver will tarnish underneath. This will appear as dark blotchy spots. Gold plate will darken over time and eventually wear off. Some highly decorative pieces will use this to produce an antique effect. Just remember Vermeil or gold plating will darken over time whereas gold filled will not.

Enamel Charm

This is created by applying powdered glass, colored with oxides, to a base metal (sterling silver or gold) under high temperatures to melt glass and fuse it to the metal surface. The vivid colors make them popular.

Mother of Pearl (MOP)

Mother of Pearl is the lining of a shell. Usually the same color, composition, and quality as the pearls that were produced by the particular mollusk. Often this is used in sterling silver because of its regal and sophisticated look.

Swarovski Crystal

Swarovski Crystal offers a wide range of colors and special coatings. These special coatings are bonded chemically to the outer surface of the Swarovski Crystals for a more brilliant effect. The special effect and special coating of the beads are permanent. Aurora Borealis, better known as "AB", is one of the more popular Swarovski Crystal coatings that gives off a rainbow effect.

Angelique de Paris

Renowned Jewelry Icon, Angelique de Paris introduces their exquisite collection in their signature resin sprinkled with dazzling genuine gemstones. The designer's philosophy is to embellish women with luxurious high-style and richness both in design and color.

Cubic Zirconia (CZ)

Cubic Zirconia looks similar to diamonds and usually hard to distinguish the difference with the naked eye. CZ has many characteristics like diamonds but at a fraction of the cost. CZ has slightly less brilliance(liveliness and sparkle) than diamonds, while having more fire (flashes of rainbow colors) CZ scientific hardness rating of 8.5 (vs. Diamond 10) on the Mohs' scale, hence it can scratch glass. CZ is about 75% heavier than diamond and comes in a variety of colors. High quality CZ is machine cut to exact tolerances that duplicates the diamond-cutting process. Main sources of CZ are U.S., Switzerland, Thialand, and China.

Olympia Gold (Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee to Never Tarnish)

24KT Gold Layered
Bond an average thickness of .5 microns of 25KT gold to an inner base of high quality, polished diamond cut Jewelers metal. Then seals it with their exclusive Permagold anti-tarnish coating.

.925 Silver Layered
Bond an average thickness of .8 microns of .925 sterling silver.

Permagold is their exclusive crystal clear coating that is layered over our gold and silver layered jewelry and then baked in an oven at 400 degrees to create a protective shield. This protects while providing a beautiful shine and luster.