Materials and Jewelry Care – Studdedheartz

	925 Sterling Silver 925 Sterling Silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure Silver and 7.5% Copper. Jewelry Care Wear your sterling silver piece often since the oils in your skin help keep it from oxidizing faster. If oxidized, polish your piece with a polishing cloth. Keep your piece in your Studdedheartz box when not in use.
14K GOLD FILLED/14K ROSE GOLD FILLED Gold-filled is made from solid gold and fused with other alloys - not plated. Gold-filled offers all the same physical characteristics as solid Gold such as beauty, durability, and strength, but at a fraction of the cost. With reasonable care, it will last a lifetime. Jewelry Care Wear your gold filled piece often since the oils in your skin help keep it from oxidizing faster. If oxidized, polish your piece with a polishing cloth. Keep your piece in your Studdedheartz box when not in use.
	Gold/Rose Gold Plated on Sterling Silver Exactly like the name, it is a layer of 18K Gold Plated on Sterling Silver. It behaves like regular gold plated jewelry, except the base metal is silver. The colour will eventually wear off but the base metal is still wearable. Care for your jewelry to prolong the gold tone. Jewelry Care Say NO to Sweat and water. Before exercising, washing your hands and showering remove your vermeil piece. Clean your piece by buffing gently with a dry cloth. Keep your piece in your Studdedheartz box when not in use.
Gold/Rose Gold/Rhodium Plated on Brass Exactly like the name, it is a layer of 18K Gold Plated on brass. It is a more affordable alternative to precious metals like sterling silver and is harder compared with silver. Brass is stable will not rust like regular alloys like jewelry in fast fashion stores. The plated colour can last up to one to two years with very proper care. Jewelry Care Say NO to Sweat and water. Before exercising, washing your hands and showering remove your vermeil piece. Clean your piece by buffing gently with a dry cloth. Keep your piece in your Studdedheartz box when not in use.
	Stainless Steel Stainless Steel is a hard, extremely stable metal alloy. It will not rust or oxidized and is very shiny(Almost mirror like). It is sometimes plated with a thick layer of 18K Gold and 18K Rose Gold. With proper care, the colour can last up to years. Jewelry Care Say NO to Sweat and water. Before exercising, washing your hands and showering remove your vermeil piece. Clean your piece by buffing gently with a dry cloth. Keep your piece in your Studdedheartz box when not in use.