MATERIAL & JEWELLERY CARE GUIDE

Here are some quick and easy tips to take care of your jewellery made from different types of metal to prevent tarnishing, scratches and dullness.

  

 

GOLD FILLED

Comprises a base metal such as brass, that is coated with a minimum of 3 micron layer of gold. This type of coating is thicker than gold plated and gold vermeil jewellery. 14K Jewellery contains 58.3% gold while 18K Jewellery contains 75% gold. 

• Lasting gold finish (doesn't wear off as easily as gold plated jewellery)
• Durable
• Hypoallergenic

Care Guide for Gold Filled Jewellery

• Avoid exercising and swimming in your gold filled jewellery, as the sweat, salt water and chlorine can cause damage
• Avoid direct contact with chemicals like detergent 
• Apply perfumes and hairspray before wearing your gold vermeil pieces
• Clean gold vermeil jewellery with a dry cloth
• Store in our Eunoia Jewellery Pouch once removed

 

GOLD VERMEIL

Has Sterling Silver as its base material with a thicker layer of gold plating that is at least 2.5 microns (0.0025 mm) in thickness. This means that Gold Vermeil jewellery has a minimum of 41.7% gold. The Gold Vermeil pieces from Eunoia Jewellery Curator are either 14k or 18k and are stamped with "925".

• Tarnish Resistant
• Durable
• Hypoallergenic
• Recyclable

 

GOLD PLATING

Contains 0.03-0.05% solid gold, and this thin gold layer is added onto the base metal via electroplating. The base metal is usually made of non-gold metals such as copper, brass and stainless steel. Our Waterproof Collection is made with medical grade stainless steel and with Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating. A vacuum coating process that creates a shiny finishing and resistance to corrosion from sweat and regular wear than gold plating.

Rose Gold Plated is made of yellow gold (75%) and a mix of silver and copper (25%). 
White Gold Plated is made of yellow gold (75%) and a mixed palladium or nickel (25%).

• Much more affordable
• Tarnish Resistant
• Hypoallergenic
• May irritate sensitive skin if the gold layer is worn or peeled off, however PVD coating reduces the likelihood of irritation

Care Guide for Gold Plated Jewellery

• Remove your gold-plated jewellery before exercising, swimming or showering (unless from the Waterproof Collection)
• Avoid direct contact with chemicals like detergent 
• Gently clean with a dry cloth
• Apply perfumes and hairspray before putting on your gold plated jewellery
• Store in our Eunoia Jewellery Pouch once removed

  

STERLING SILVER (S925)

Consists of 92.5% silver, and the rest of it comprises copper.

• It can tarnish, easy to remove with polishers
• Soft & Bendable (Don't panic if the earring needles are slightly bent! All you need to do is straighten them carefully!)
• Durable & Hypoallergenic

Care Guide for Sterling Silver Jewellery

• Sterling silver jewellery will oxidise when exposed to the elements, so remove them before exercising, showering or washing your hands.
• Always apply perfumes, creams and hair care products before wearing your pieces
• To clean tarnished sterling silver jewellery, polish gently with a silver cloth
• Store in our Eunoia Jewellery Pouch once removed

 

STAINLESS STEEL (316L)

Often referred to as “surgical steel” as majority of surgical instruments are made of stainless steel. The layer of chromium coated in this hard metal makes it resistant to scratches, corrosion and oxidation. 

• Durable; almost indestructible
• Tarnish-free
• Affordable
• Hypoallergenic
• Recyclable 

Care Guide for Stainless Steel Jewellery

• Clean with warm water, detergent-free soap and a soft cloth
• Avoid direct contact with chemicals like detergent and perfume
• Store in our Eunoia Jewellery Pouch once removed

 

FRESHWATER PEARLS

Our freshwater pearl jewellery uses carefully-selected cultured pearls from oysters and freshwater mussels. These pearls are natural and sensitive, therefore require much care and love.

Care Guide for Freshwater Pearls Jewellery

• Remove before exercising, showering or swimming
• Avoid direct contact with chemicals such as perfume, hairspray and cosmetics
• Store in our Eunoia Jewellery Pouch once removed

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