Jewelry Terms To Check For And What They Mean

Going jewelry shopping can be such a hassle, especially when you’re reading the labels to know what the qualities are.

Here is what it means when you see these words in relation to jewelry.

This word generally means that there are little allergens present in a product, this reducing the possibility of having an allergic reaction.

Jewelry marked hypoallergenic is particularly great for anyone who typically has rashes, redness or irritation whenever they put jewelry on. Essentially, this is the one for you if your skin is sensitive.

Hypoallergenic jewelry typically doesn’t corrode, tarnish or rust over time. She’s a gem who gives you your money’s worth and then some.

Gold plated jewelry refers to a technique of covering an alloy of metals with gold. Gold plated jewelry is cheaper when compared to solid gold options, but are also more durable than purely gold jewelry typically is.

There you go, stylish and long lasting without breaking the bank.

This is the yardstick by which the purity of gold is measured.

Anything 18 carats and above is of great quality, don’t be scared.

When it comes to jewelry shopping, this is something to look out for if you want to be worry free. Tarnishing occurs when Jewelry changes color, which asides the loss of beauty, may result in irritation for the wearer.

Chemical reactions are a big part of why tarnishing happens. Exposure to fluids such as sweat and water trigger this reaction.

Wondering what type of jewelry doesn’t tarnish? Anything made from Stainless Steel, Platinum or Gold.

This simply means that the jewelry is not affected by water. It’s suitable for swimming as well as showers and handwashing.

Stainless steel is an alloy of different metals, the composition of the alloys prevent the iron contained in the stainless steel from rusting

The combination of alloys is what results in stainless steel being non tarnish and corrosion resistant.

While stainless steel may be able to tarnish eventually, the extreme conditions required for this to occur.

The maintenance requirement for stainless steel is also not as demanding when compared to other metals.

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