Metal Info
These are the types of various metals we offer:
14k Gold Filled-
Gold Filled jewelry is regulated and legally required to contain 5% solid gold by weight. It contains roughly 100 times more gold than gold plated jewelry. Gold filled looks, wears, and typically lasts a lifetime like solid gold.
14k Rose Gold Filled-
Rose Gold Filled jewelry is regulated and legally required to contain 5% solid gold by weight. It contains roughly 100 times more rose gold than rose gold plated jewelry. Rose Gold filled looks, wears, and typically lasts a lifetime like solid gold.
925 Sterling Silver-
This metal alloy contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy(generally copper). It is hypoallergenic since it contains no nickel. It is easy to hammer and mold into various forms and shapes and can be easily polished to a high shine.
-------------------------Gauge(Thickness) Guide-------------------------
Metal Type | Metal Gauge (thickness)* |
14k Gold Filled | 18 gauge(0.04 inches), 20 gauge(0.032 inches), 22 gauge(0.025), 24 gauge(0.020) |
14k Rose Gold Filled | 18 gauge(0.04 inches), 20 gauge(0.032 inches), 22 gauge(0.025), 24 gauge(0.020) |
925 Sterling Silver | 18 gauge(0.04 inches), 20 gauge(0.032 inches), 22 gauge(0.025), 24 gauge(0.020) |
*Please be aware the same gauge in different metals may not be the same thickness.
Thickness of metals may also vary slightly due to manufacturing processes and different suppliers.