Avantus – A high-value, non-plated “yellow” jewelry offering with a less demanding price point than Karat Gold.  An optimum mix of the most recognized “noble” metals in the world – Gold, Platinum (Palladium), and Silver.  The gold-led, precious metal alloy delivers a pleasing “Champagne” hue.

Brass – An alloy made up of copper and zinc, with other metals in varying lesser amounts.  By varying the copper content, several colors can be produced, from a gold tone (high brass) to a copper tone (gilding metal). 

Gold – The three karat grades we use are 10K, 14K, and 18K.  10K is approximately 41.6% pure gold; 14K is approximately 58.5% gold; and 18K is approximately 75.2% pure gold.

Gold Filled – Made of a hard base metal (often brass) with a bonded layer of karat gold on top. 

Gold Plated –- Gold plated jewelry is made by using electricity or chemicals to deposit and bond a very thin layer of gold over another metal. This process creates a thin layer of gold over a more affordable metal, usually brass.

Opulite – A “white” precious metal offering with wear properties exceeding Sterling Silver, priced more agreeably than White Gold and does so while maintaining its luxurious white appearance without the need for rhodium plating.  Opulite delivers a platinum family metal, Palladium, with a permanent, un-enhanced, luxurious white appearance combined with greater wear properties such as, tarnish resistance and durability when compared with Sterling Silver. 

Sterling Silver – A durable jewelry metal consisting of at least 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy.

Vermeil – Sterling silver that has been plated with at least 10K or better gold with an average thickness of 100 mills or 2.5 microns.