Materials Defined

Gold Plated - 14 or 18 karat gold plating over jeweler's brass, stainless steel or sterling silver, minimum of .5 microns
BR Gold Filled - (Brazilian Gold Filled) a solid layer of 18 karat gold bonded onto jeweler's brass, a minimum of 3 microns
US Gold Filled - a solid layer of 14 karat gold bonded onto jeweler's brass, a minimum of 5 microns
Sterling Silver - .925 silver with a rhodium plating for shine and protection
Gold Vermeil - 14 or 18 karat gold plating over sterling silver, minimum of 2.5 microns
14kt or 18kt - 14 or 18 karat solid gold
CZ - cubic zirconia, a synthetic diamond or colored stone
Freshwater Pearl - A freshwater, cultured pearl is formed in lakes or ponds vs the saltwater of the ocean.
Diamond - a natural, precious stone

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