MAIN MATERIAL
Gold Filled
Gold Filled is a solid layer of gold pressure bonded to a base metal, usually Sterling Silver. This process is not to be confused with Gold Plating, as Gold Filled has 100% more gold content, making it more valuable, durable and tarnish resistant.
Care
Gold Filled Jewellery is perfect for everyday wear due to its quality and durability. It can be worn to bed, whilst showering, swimming and exercising.
To keep it extra shiny, we recommend purchasing one of our Sunshine Polishing Cloths or gently scrubbing them in a solution, as mentioned below. Store pieces hanging up or boxed individually, away from dust and dirt.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is an alloy, containing additional metals in order to add strength. This is done as pure silver is way too soft to be used in jewellery making.
Care
Wearing your jewellery often is the best way to avoid tarnish, as natural oils in your skin will clean the silver. Alternatively, we recommend purchasing one of our Sunshine Polishing Cloths for a deeper clean or gently scrubbing them in a solution, as mentioned below.
Storing your pieces in individual air tight bags with anti-tarnish strips is a great way to prevent tarnish in your silver pieces when they aren’t being worn.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel is an iron alloy mixed with Chromium and has a low Carbon content, making it extremely resistant to corrosion. We use the highest-grade Stainless Steel with a protective covering on top to ensure longevity. This makes Stainless Steel jewellery perfect for people who have nickel allergies or sensitive skin, so can’t wear jewellery containing gold or silver alloys.
Care
To get the longest life out of your pieces we advise removing them before showering and swimming. When following the care instructions your pieces should last around 9-12 months.
To clean stainless steel our Sunshine Polishing Cloth works perfectly.
Gold Vermeil
Gold Vermeil jewellery is made by first creating the base of the item from Sterling Silver, followed by plating it with a thick layer of gold. At FinerRings we use the thickest coating available of 14K solid gold to coat our silver base. This means our Gold Vermeil pieces will stay yellow for around 6 months, as long as the recommended care instructions are followed.
Care
Gold Vermeil wont rust or make your skin green, but with age and wear the silver base will eventually be exposed. To give your vermeil pieces the longest life they should be taken off before showering, swimming and exercising.
To clean gold vermeil, dip a lint-free cloth in a bowl of water with gentle liquid detergent and gently wipe your jewellery piece. We don’t recommend polishing your vermeil jewellery as this process can rub off the layer of gold, revealing the silver underneath.