Jewelry care tips
At Fairysbox, we make our designs in Gold Vermeil and gold filled as they are both made to last. And in this page, we would like to tell you how to take care of your jewelry from Fairysbox !
Something about Gold Vermeil jewelry
What is Gold Vermeil?
A piece of true gold vermeil jewelry has to meet certain qualifications.
Based metal must be sterling silver (semi previous metal)
At least 2.5 microns thick gold
The gold on the piece must be 10K or higher
At Fairysbox, we plate all our gold vermeil designs with 3-3.5 microns of 18K gold to ensure the highest quality product and long lasting wear for our customers.
All our 18K Gold Vermeil designs are engraved with the Fairysbox signature logo
Will Gold Vermeil Wear Off?
Gold vermeil is a type of gold jewelry made to last. ... While it may sound similar to gold plated jewelry, gold vermeil jewelry has a much thicker layer of gold. This means it is less likely to fade, tarnish, or wear off like cheap gold plated jewelry. However, the chemicals can cause your Gold Vermeil jewelry to wear off so please take care of your gold vermeil jewelry by following the care tips included in your order.
How do I take care of my Gold Vermeil Jewelry
We recommend you to store your Gold Vermeil Jewelry away from chemicals, perfumes, lotions, etc, these things have potential to oxidize your jewelry.
The Fairysbox jewelry pouch is a perfect place to avoid the humidity damaging your gold vermeil jewelry.
If your gold vermeil jewelry had been exposed to these elements, please make sure to pad dry the jewelry gently with a soft dry cloth or the polishing cloth comes along with your order.
Note: Do not polish gold vermeil pieces too vigorously as you may wear down the plating.
Something about Gold Fill
What is Gold Filled?
Gold filled comprises a solid brass (copper and zinc) core over which gold is mechanically bonded using heat and pressure. Gold filled items must contain, by law, 5% or 1/20 of gold by weight. The gold used is generally 12K or 14K, and all the gold fill components we use at Fairysbox are 14K gold filled.
Will Gold Filled wear off?
Gold Filled is the best alternative to solid gold which means it's extremely durable and your gold filled jewelry can last a lifetime if you take care of it properly!
However, the harsh truth is, apart from 24 carat gold, all fine metal will tarnish over time. So we still strongly recommend you to remove it in salt water and avoid any contact with harsh chemicals or perfumes.
How to take care of my gold filled jewelry?
As we mentioned above, please storing your jewelry away from the chemicals, perfumes, lotions, etc, these things have potential to oxidize your jewelry. If the jewelry has been exposed to these things, please pad it dry with soft cloth or the polish cloth that comes with your order.
Something about Gold Vermeil jewelry
What is Gold Vermeil?
A piece of true gold vermeil jewelry has to meet certain qualifications.
Based metal must be sterling silver (semi previous metal)
At least 2.5 microns thick gold
The gold on the piece must be 10K or higher
At Fairysbox, we plate all our gold vermeil designs with 3-3.5 microns of 18K gold to ensure the highest quality product and long lasting wear for our customers.
All our 18K Gold Vermeil designs are engraved with the Fairysbox signature logo
Will Gold Vermeil Wear Off?
Gold vermeil is a type of gold jewelry made to last. ... While it may sound similar to gold plated jewelry, gold vermeil jewelry has a much thicker layer of gold. This means it is less likely to fade, tarnish, or wear off like cheap gold plated jewelry. However, the chemicals can cause your Gold Vermeil jewelry to wear off so please take care of your gold vermeil jewelry by following the care tips included in your order.
How do I take care of my Gold Vermeil Jewelry
We recommend you to store your Gold Vermeil Jewelry away from chemicals, perfumes, lotions, etc, these things have potential to oxidize your jewelry.
The Fairysbox jewelry pouch is a perfect place to avoid the humidity damaging your gold vermeil jewelry.
If your gold vermeil jewelry had been exposed to these elements, please make sure to pad dry the jewelry gently with a soft dry cloth or the polishing cloth comes along with your order.
Note: Do not polish gold vermeil pieces too vigorously as you may wear down the plating.
Something about Gold Fill
What is Gold Filled?
Gold filled comprises a solid brass (copper and zinc) core over which gold is mechanically bonded using heat and pressure. Gold filled items must contain, by law, 5% or 1/20 of gold by weight. The gold used is generally 12K or 14K, and all the gold fill components we use at Fairysbox are 14K gold filled.
Will Gold Filled wear off?
Gold Filled is the best alternative to solid gold which means it's extremely durable and your gold filled jewelry can last a lifetime if you take care of it properly!
However, the harsh truth is, apart from 24 carat gold, all fine metal will tarnish over time. So we still strongly recommend you to remove it in salt water and avoid any contact with harsh chemicals or perfumes.
How to take care of my gold filled jewelry?
As we mentioned above, please storing your jewelry away from the chemicals, perfumes, lotions, etc, these things have potential to oxidize your jewelry. If the jewelry has been exposed to these things, please pad it dry with soft cloth or the polish cloth that comes with your order.