Gold:
All gold wire, components, ear wires, hoops, chain, etc. is made of 14k gold-filled.
What is 14k gold-filled? Unlike gold plating or vermeil (gold plated silver), gold-filled is a thick layer of 14k gold over a small core of base metal (usually brass), and will NOT wear off or tarnish. You can have all the beauty and wearability of 14k gold without the huge cost. Gold filled is a much higher quality product than gold-plated.
Silver:
All silver wire, components, ear wires, hoops, chain, etc. is made of .925 sterling silver. Unlike gold-filled, sterling silver will tarnish. Cleaning sterling is easy, but must be done frequently to keep it looking bright and fresh (see Cleaning and Care below).
What is handcrafted?
"Handcrafted" can be a loosely based term, but at Calico Juno Designs, every piece is truly handcrafted by the artist. There are no mass-produced or machine-made parts or components. Everything is made by hand (even the earwires and hoops) with the utmost attention to detail and craftsmanship used. So when you wear Calico Juno Designs jewelry, you'll know you're wearing something special that was lovingly created by the artist, and will have that unique look that is distinctive to something truly made by hand.
Gemstones, Pearls, and Crystals:
All gemstones, pearls, and crystals used by Calico Juno Designs are carefully selected by the artist to assure that high-quality stones are used. All gemstones and pearls are all-natural, meaning that there are no fake imitations or cheap stones used. Crystals and cubic zirconia are always manmade, but they have the longevity and color-fastness and brilliance of real gemstones, while at a fraction of the cost.
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