Materials and their differences

Materials and their differences

Materials & Their Differences

 

Gold Plated

  • Description: A thin layer of gold applied to a base metal.
  • Pros: Affordable.
  • Cons: The thinnest gold layer, may cause skin sensitivity, prone to tarnishing over time.

Gold Filled

  • Description: A thick layer of gold bonded to a brass core.
  • Pros: Durable, long-lasting, resistant to tarnishing.
  • Cons: More expensive than gold plated

Vermeil

  • Description: A thick layer of gold plated over sterling silver.
  • Pros: High-quality, hypoallergenic, and more affordable than solid gold.
  • Cons: Gold layer may wear off with time.

S925 Silver

  • Description: Sterling silver, made of 92.5% silver.
  • Pros: Durable, hypoallergenic.
  • Cons: Prone to tarnishing and requires maintenance.

Stainless Steel

  • Description: Corrosion-resistant alloy of steel and chromium.
  • Pros: Affordable, non-allergenic, highly durable, waterproof, and resistant to tarnishing.
  • Cons: Heavier than other metals and less malleable.

 

By Goldie Aberdeen

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