How do I care for my jewelry?

Remove jewelry before showering or bathing, grooming and before doing any type of household chores such as washing dishes. Chemicals can be very abrasive and ruin the finish of the jewelry. Be especially careful of chlorine bleach, window cleaner, oven cleaners and bathroom cleaners. When you get ready in the morning, don't put your jewelry on until the very last thing before you begin your day. If you have bathed or showered be sure your skin is dry. Water and personal care products can tarnish and dull the finish of your jewelry including hair spray, cosmetics, skin care products and perfume.

Most gold filled jewelry can offer that authentic look without having to pay the price of solid gold. Although a gold filled piece of jewelry is not solid gold, it has the same desirable properties and look of solid gold. This happens because the gold layer is much thicker and will not rub or flake off. Gold filled pieces have about 2 or 3 layers of actual gold mixed with other metals.

Gold plated jewelry is made by using electricity or chemicals to deposit and bond a very thin layer of gold over another metal. This process creates a layer as thin as 1/1000 to 3/1000 of an inch of gold over a more affordable metal, usually brass, copper, or silver. The downside of gold plating is that the gold layer fades and tarnishes over time. The reason being that molecules of the base metals slowly transfer into the thin layer of gold causing it to break down.

What is Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil?

Vermeil, also known as "silver gilt", refers to high quality (pure or sterling) silver that is plated with a thin layer of gold. Most vermeil jewelry available now is created by electroplating the silver with gold, a chemical process that uses an electrical current to bind the two metals together.

What are Alpaca Silver, Nickel Silver, and German Silver? (Part 1)

These types of silver alloys indicate metals that contains copper, zinc, and nickel. The usual formulation is 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc. Despite their names, they do not have an actual composition of precious silver metal. They are called silver due to their appearance. These metals are incredibly durable and malleable, allowing themselves to be shaped into detailed pieces while being strong enough to hold their shape. The end products can be beautiful, but people with nickel allergies should avoid wearing to avoid potential breakouts.

What are Alpaca Silver, Nickel Silver, and German Silver? (Part 2)

Alpaca silver was often used in making jewelry and crafts in Mexico, Central America and South America. It is also common in and has been historically used through out most parts of the world. German silver first became available to Plains Indians in the mid-1860s. Both Southern and Northern tribes learned simple techniques to make their own items of adornment from this material. It was sold in flat sheets and the Navajo originally obtained this metal from their neighbors, the Utes, who worked it in the plains style of metalwork. Mostly tribes of the plains, prairies, and Great Lakes areas worked in nickel silver.

What is Silver Plated?

Silver plated jewelry is a popular choice for those on a budget. It was used on vintage costume jewelry as well as modern fashion jewelry. It is made by coating a base metal (such as brass or copper) with a thin layer of silver. The base metal provides the structure and durability of the piece, while the silver layer gives it the appearance of genuine silver. The process of plating involves electroplating or dipping the base metal into a solution containing dissolved silver ions. One thing to note about silver plated jewelry is that the thickness of the silver layer can vary. This means that over time, with frequent wear and exposure to elements like moisture and chemicals, the silver layer can wear off, revealing the base metal underneath.

How Photography Affects Size Perception Macro (extreme close-up) photography is heavily utilized in listings, enabling viewers to examine pieces in larger-than-life detail. An accurate understanding of the actual sizes of these pieces cannot be deduced using photos alone. It is important that the bidder takes close note of the provided measurements and weights to determine actual sizes.

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Vintage Beaded Bird Necklace Southwestern Artisan Seed Bead Beadwork Flying Bird Beaded Daisies Strap Necklace Native American Style

Name: Vintage Beaded Bird Necklace Southwestern Artisan Seed Bead Beadwork Flying Bird Beaded Daisies Strap Necklace Native American Style
Brand: countryroadgifts
SKU: 4441882955
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As shown. Estate find. Seed beads. Centerpiece portion is 3-1/4" high including loop fringe. Total over length is 33". In very good pre-owned condition.

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