Precious Materials

Sterling Silver

We Only 925 Sterling Silver In Our Jewellery , It Is Often Simply Referred To As "Sterling Silver," And Is A Popular Alloy Used In Jewellery. The "925" Designation Indicates That The Material Is Composed Of 92.5% Pure Silver And 7.5% Other Metals, Typically Copper. This Alloy Is Used Because Pure Silver On Its Own Is Too Soft For Practical Use In Jewellery. The Addition Of Copper Enhances The Durability And Strength Of The Metal While Still Retaining The Lustrous Appearance Of Silver. Sterling Silver 925 Is Commonly Used For Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Due To Its Combination Of Shine, Affordability, And Resilience.

Silver Over 7.78 Grams Is Legally Required To Be Hallmarked To Confirm Authenticity.  All Our Silver Jewellery Which Falls Into This Category Is Hallmarked By The Birmingham Assay Office With Our Sponsors Mark 

Gold and Gold Plating

Gold Vermeil

This Is A Specific Type Of Jewellery Where A Layer Of Gold Is Plated Onto A 925 Sterling Silver. To Be Classified As Gold Vermeil, The Gold Plating Must Be At Least 10 Carats And 2.5 Microns Thick. Our Plating Is A Minimum Of 3 Microns. This Process Creates The Appearance Of Solid Gold Jewellery At A More Affordable Price Point, Making It A Popular Choice For Those Who Want The Elegance Of Gold Without The Higher Cost. Gold Vermeil Pieces Combine The Beauty Of Gold With The Durability And Versatility Of Sterling Silver.

Gold

We Also Offer Gold Items Using Different Caratages Such As 9ct Or 18ct Which Can Be Used To Achieve Varying Levels Of Purity An Colour  The Carat System Is Used To Express The Purity Of The Gold , With The Higher Carat Indicating The Higher Percentage Of Pure Gold In The Alloy.  

9 Carat Gold Is Whereby The Gold Content Is 37.5% ( 9 Parts Out Of 24) And The Remaining Amount Being Made Up Of Other Metals. Likewise 18ct Is Where The Gold Content Is 75%  And The Remaining Amount Composed Of Other Metals 

Gold Over 1 Gram Is Legally Required To Be Hallmarked To Confirm Authenticity.  All Our Gold Jewellery Which Falls Into This Category Is Hallmarked By The Birmingham Assay Office With Our Sponsors Mark