Stones and Metals Info
Recycled and Refined metals are metals not obtained by dirty drilling. The production of one gold ring needs 20 tons of ore and will generate 5 tons of environmental waste. Cyanide and Mercury contaminates the water and land which endanger the health and lives of humans and animals alike. Metals that are recycled come from metal scrap from industrial-use metals, electronics components and existing jewelry that has been refined back to 100% purity. There is no visual or wear difference with metals that have been recycled and metal that has been "dirty mined".
Unfortunately in this industry not everything that I'd like to use for my jewelry is recycled due to lack of availability, so I integrate recycled metals as much as possible. At this time about 98% of my line uses recycled metals with the exception of gold filled chain.
Moissanite is harder than Sapphires, Rubies and other gemstones and only second in hardness to Diamonds. Believed to have been carried by a meteorite in trace amounts, silicon carbide in a labor intensive process has been hand faceted by master gem cutters to bring out the stone's natural brilliance. The fire that this gem produces is phenomenal.
All of my Moissanites are Charles and Colvard.
14kt White Gold
A majority of White Gold that you see in stores are Rhodium Plated since White Gold is not naturally white. White Gold that has not been plated will have a Champagne color and when doing a side by side comparison, Rhodium white gold is much paler and softer in color. Traditional White Gold is Nickel based which has been known to cause allergies in sensitive individuals.
14kt Palladium White
Nickle free so a hypoallergenic alternative to standard White Gold. Closely related to the Platinum family. Rich deep grey in color.
On occasion I offer 14k Gold Filled Chain on some necklaces or as bangles to bring the cost down for my customers. Listings will be noted if they're made from Gold Filled otherwise I use solid 14k Gold for my jewelry.
Plated Metals
