What is gold-plated jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is created by the process of mechanically plating or electroplating a very thin layer of gold onto a base metal. The base metal in these pieces is typically a less expensive metal, like brass...
What is Vermeil? (pronounced ver-may) Vermeil is a high quality gold-plated jewelry created by electroplating gold onto a sterling silver base. Also known as silver-gilt, the practice of plating gold over sterling silver has been in use since ancient times....
What is gold-filled? Gold-filled is created by bonding a layer of gold over a base metal. The base metal used varies but is usually brass or copper. The bonded layer is thick and durable, with gold making up 5% of...
While summer offers all kinds of fun outdoor opportunities to enjoy, those same activities can ruin your jewelry. Sterling silver jewelry can last a lifetime if it is treated with proper care. The first thing to know about sterling silver...
February is here, and if you are shopping for a birthday gift this month, consider a birthstone. The birthstone for February is amethyst. Amethyst is a variety of quartz and is most commonly associated with the color purple....
December Birthstone It’s hard to believe we’ve almost reached the end of the year. With December right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about December birthday gifts. If you are looking to gift a birthstone this month, you’ll...
June’s Birthstone What is the birthstone for June? The short answer is pearl, but there’s a bit more to it. Many months have alternate birthstones. June has 3 stone options: pearl, alexandrite and moonstone. The availability and popularity of gemstones...
While lockets may be a classic you can make it your own. Lockets are not just for photos, be creative and try something meaningful. Capture a special moment by adding a lyric, ticket stub, map, or quote. Just remember it...
