Yes. Every piece is solid 14kt plumb gold except for those noted as platinum or sterling silver & watch movements.

Kt gold is pure but too soft to use, so it is mixed with other metals to strengthen it. 18Kt is 75% pure. It is the European standard. 14Kt is the most popular choice in the U.S.; however, 10Kt is an affordable, beautiful alternative. There is a noticeable difference in gold color between our 10Kt and 14Kt yellow gold rings. White gold is the quality of 10Kt or 14Kt mixed with different metals to make it silver-colored.

Gold-filled describes when a layer of gold is mechanically bonded with heat and pressure to one or more surfaces of the supporting base metal,such as brass, then rolled or drawn to a given thickness. In the jewelry industry the quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th by weight of the total product. Gold Filled items will remain gold for a lifetime if cared for properly. Unless you are using harsh chemicals abrasives, lotions or perfumes, the gold layer will stay gold for years to come!

No, but our gold comes from the Columbian "Corporaci?n Oro Verde". Oro Verde ("Green Gold") is, like us, committed to bring the benefits of globalization to the mining areas while avoiding ecological and social destrucion.

The 25 percent alloy required to make the gold white is composed of expensive white metals like Platinum and Rhodium the cost of the alloy makes the process of making the 18k white gold more expensive and this in turn make the jewelry expensive.

Many different type of finishes are used to enhance the gold jewelry, like two-tone finish, white gold finish, enamel color, hand color, copper finish, antique finish, oxidized finish etc. all of these are used only on the surface, like paint or polish, underneath these finishes, it is all solid 22k gold metal. Why is the price of gold jewelry that includes stones more compared to the gold jewelry that does not include stones?.

Gold is tarnished by exposure to chlorine. Protect your investment by keeping your gold jewelry away from chlorinated cleaning products, swimming pools, and bleach, as well as hairspray, cosmetics, perfume, and cologne. Clean your gold jewelry with lukewarm water, mild detergent, or a solution of three parts water to one part ammonia. Brush gently with a toothbrush and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave items in this solution for an extended length of time, and do not put gemstones in this solution.

ALL of our gold jewelry is Solid 14 Karat Gold. We do not sell any gold-plated or 10 karat jewelry. In fact, the only reason we get this question is because our prices are so competitive. Not only is our jewelry solid gold, it is backed by a 2 year warranty unparalleled by anyone.

We generally accept ALL items sent to us and guarantee to have your check sent to you within 24 hours. For some examples of gold and jewelry we have received, please visit our What We Buy page.

There are several methods to clean gold filled jewelry. Now, I use an Ionic Cleaner but before I got that, I used the small jars of jewelry cleaner from the drug store. You can also use Dawn dishwashing liquid & an old toothbrush to scrub it, then rinse it well & pat it dry. Although 14kt Gold Filled jewelry will not tarnish, it will get dirty. The oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically.

k gold is harder than the 22k gold, softness in the metal is required to make the very fine designs and filigree.

There are two steps in the healing process. The first step seals the piercing and stops the risk of the piercing becoming infected. The second step takes considerably longer for the piercing to fully heal. During this second step, the jewelry can be removed for short periods of time, but the hole will shrink down as soon as the jewelry is removed. The time it takes to shrink down to the point you cannot reinsert the jewelry will vary upon gauge and how old the piercing is.

Yes. The SparkleSparkle? Gold formula is optimized for cleaning gold jewelry and precious gemstones. It can also be safely used (but with less effectiveness) on silver, or platinum jewelry. When a platinum setting is combined with gold or another precious metal, care for the jewelry as you would for the non-platinum metal.

Yes. The SparkleSparkle? Platinum formula is formulated for use in cleaning platinum jewelry. It can also be safely used (but with less effectiveness) to clean silver and gold jewelry.

After waiting 10 business days (allowing your gold or jewelry to reach us), we ask that you call our toll-free number and speak with a customer service representative. They will be able to determine if and when we received the Broken Gold Kit from you and when we mailed your check.

In the United States, anything that is not at least 10 karats (42 percent gold) cannot be legally sold as gold. Anything that you purchase that is real gold should have the karat amount stamped into the jewelry. On rings the stamp will be on the inside and on necklaces and bracelets the stamp will usually be somewhere on the clasp. If the jewelry you are purchasing doesn't have a stamp stating that it's 10k, 14k, 18k, or 22k, chances are that it isn't real gold.

Simply put, 14K gold isn't as pure at 18 karat gold. Gold purity is measured in karats, 24 karats being pure gold. 18 karat gold is 75% pure - the rest being made up of alloys, 14 karat gold is 58% pure, etc.

Yes you can. We frequently recycle customers gold they want to give new life to old pieces. We will credit the old gold for a scrap price when figuring your cost. This is not however a very economical approach since the piece needs to be cast separately and quality is often suffers when unknown alloys are mixed and reused. When for sentimental reasons you want to keep your old gold this is a good idea.

Pure gold (24-karat) is too soft for jewelry. Gold is alloyed with other metals to increase its strength and durability.