MATERIAL FAQ
What does it mean '14k Gold Vermeil on Sterling Silver'
This means that 925 sterling silver, or 92.5% pure silver, is used as the base metal for jewelry, which is then thickly plated with 14K gold in multiple layers.In this manner, regular wear on your jewelry piece prevents it from wearing off plating quickly.
What is 'Rhodium plated sterling silver'?
It means that 925 sterling silver, or 92.5% pure silver, is used as the bae metal for jewelry, then it's plated with Rhodium is a silver-white metallic element that is highly reflective and strongly resistant to corrosion. It is considered the rarest and most valuable precious metal in the world— far more so than gold or platinum.
What's good about sterling silver?
Sterling silver is a precious metal (including real gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium. Not stainless steel or brass) that has been commonly used since the 12th century. Today, sterling silver jewelry is one of the most popular types of fine jewelry that's more affordable option than gold.
- Pure Silver: 99.9% silver.
- Sterling Silver: 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy.
For jewelry making, 925 sterling silver is used because pure silver is too soft for regular use and molding.
Sterling silver is perfect option who has sensitive skin but want durable and more affordable option than gold.
Is it sensitive skin friendly or tarnish free?
Yes, all of the jewelry in our shop is nickel-free and hypoallergenic.Additionally, we ensure that every material we use is strong enough for everyday use and free of tarnish. Our jewelry store was founded as a result of skin sensitivity frustration.
We don't produce jewelry made of brass because, whether it is thickerly gold plated or not, it ultimately triggers an allergic reaction in people with sensitive skin.
CRAFTSMANSHIP & QUALITY FAQ
What differentiates us from others?
With a background in the high-end fine jewelry industry in NYC, our founder's goal was to create exquisite jewelry that is less expensive than gold but still looks like luxury fine jewelry for who values quality and little details.
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We discovered that many luxury designer brands (including high-end European fashion brands) produce jewelry with pretty poor craftsmanship.This means they glue stones rather than handsets to reduce labor costs and retail prices.We strongly believe that small details make a difference, so we handset all stones without gluing them. If that's important to you too, Nohwell is perfect choice for you.