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PVD Stainless Steel Jewelry
by Beverly Krueger
Stainless steel jewelry now comes in a variety of colors. A coating process far superior to gold or silver plating known as physical vapor deposition is used.
Physical vapor deposition (PVD) is a way of adding a thin layer of material to a surface.
Why Choose Gold-Filled Over Vermeil Jewelry?
gold filled · metals · vermeil ·
Why Choose Gold-Filled Over Vermeil Jewelry?
by Beverly Krueger
If you’ve grown frustrated with the limited time you have to enjoy gold-plated jewelry, you need to look for pieces that won’t lose their golden shine, exposing the underlying base metal. I love to work with those base metals but covering them with a thin layer of 14k gold doesn’t work. At least not for long.
Learn about the metals we use - à Clef
allergies · metals ·
Learn about the metals we use
by Beverly Krueger
I'll focus on the metals we use in our designs. My chief concern is to use metals that are free of contaminants like lead and cadmium.