Core Material

• Brass is an alloy made mainly of copper and zinc. The proportions of copper and zinc can vary to produce different types of brass. Sometimes, other metals such as lead and nickel can be added to brass as well.
• Brass is known for its strength and durability. it is also very malleable, making it ideal for shaping into intricate jewelry designs. this metal is popularly used by jewelry designers. The beautiful warm tones of brass range from yellow to dull gold. Often, large statement pieces are made using brass for a stunning effect. However, you can also find brass in dainty minimalist designs. Brass can be made into all forms of jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, and earrings.

Surface Plating

Gold plating is a process where a thin layer of gold is bonded onto a base metal. Plating is quite common in the jewelry world, with gold and rhodium being two popular types. This process was invented by an Italian chemist, Luigi Brugnatelli in 1805, the first person to plate a thin coat of gold onto silver. Gold plating is commonly used for costume/fashion jewelry or to mimic more expensive pieces.

•  What metals can be gold plated?
  Gold plating can be done on most metals, such as nickel, brass, stainless steel, silver, and copper. Modern industrial metals such as tungsten and titanium are also frequently gold plated. Of these, silver and copper are the most commonly used.
• Is gold plated real gold?
  Yes, gold plating is real gold but because of how little gold is used, such jewelry doesn’t hold the value of gold.
  The purity of the gold used in gold plating ranges just like solid gold. The lowest purity is usually 10K and the highest is 24K gold. When it comes to gold plating, the main difference in these types of gold is the color it produces rather than in the value. The higher the purity of the gold, the more gold-like the color is. However, the value doesn’t change much because of how little gold is used, regardless of the purity levels.
• How thick should gold plating be?
  Gold plating can range in thickness between .03 to 2.5 microns.
  The gold plating of value and the main benefit is that the plating lasts longer when it’s thicker.
• Does gold plating fade and tarnish?
  Gold plating can fade and tarnish over time, losing its initial luster and brightness. This is common and can happen regardless of the quality of the piece. However, many people wonder why gold-plated jewelry tarnishes. After all, isn’t gold an inert metal that doesn’t rust or corrode?
  The best way to deal with tarnished pieces is to have the piece replated when required. How often you need to do this depends on the thickness of the plating, the quality of the piece, the color of the base metal, and how much wear and tear the piece sustains.
• Is gold plate hypoallergenic?
  This depends on the thickness of the gold and whether the piece contains metals that cause allergies, like nickel, zinc and cobalt.
  In general, gold plating is not hypoallergenic and can cause skin reactions for people with metal allergies. This is because of the nickel content that is in the piece. When the gold layer wears down or flakes off, the nickel in the jewelry comes into contact with your skin, causing reactions.
  Electroplating is environmentally friendly and non-allergenic is one of our most important requirements for product quality. We can provide third-party test reports and internal laboratory test reports.

Care Tips

• Avoid rubbing the gold plating on your ring. For example, constantly washing your hands can wear it off quicker.
• Avoid exposing your jewelry to harsh chemicals. Always take off your jewelry when dealing with chemicals or wear rubber gloves to protect your rings.
• Take your jewelry off when swimming in heavily chlorinated pools as the chlorine can damage the plating. Perfumes and cosmetics can also affect gold plating. Avoid contact with these and wipe away any residue if it does come into contact.