Sterling silver is considered a precious metal, and consists of 92.5% pure silver. (Which is why sterling silver is sometimes referred to as “925 silver.”) The other 7.5% of the alloy is usually copper, which strengthens the silver without compromising its appearance. It’s possible that your sterling silver could tarnish over time due to a…

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When you are trying to decide what type of gold you want to purchase in jewelry, it really comes down to two main factors: how much you want to spend how long you want your jewelry to last 14k gold jewelry will last virtually forever, but they are the most expensive option due to the amount…

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Have you ever had a gold ring that after wearing it for a while, your finger turned black or green? Did you think the reason was bad manufacturing or under karating? Well, that’s not the problem. I will discuss what the causes can be and how you can prevent this from happening. The most common…

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Summer is upon us and beach season is quickly approaching. If you live in Hawaii like me, beach season is year around!  On another note, even when the weather isn’t warm, we’re (hopefully) showering.  This raises the question : can I get my silver or gold-filled jewelry wet? The short answer to this question is…

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How do I keep my jewelry clean? Store in a dry place, (ideally in a sealed plastic bag or plastic container that is air tight when not in use) and try to avoid contact with chlorine, perfume, sunscreen, and other chemicals. You can clean your jewelry with a polishing cloth (Sunshine Polishing Cloths are the best! ),…

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Gold filled (sometimes labeled “GF” by jewelers) is a metal composed of a solid layer of gold that is bonded to a core base metal through heat and pressure.  Gold filled jewelry will not wear off over time, and if taken care of properly it can last a lifetime.  Gold fill is indistinguishable from solid…

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