Caring for your jewelry
To best care for your gold filled and plated pieces, here are some tips:
- Avoid swimming or showering with your jewelry (anywhere that chemicals can eat away at the metals)
- Avoid putting on lotions or creams while wearing your pieces
- Clean with a jewelry cloth
- If not wearing them, store in an oxygen free bag/container
Solid gold jewelry does not tarnish like plated or filled. To maximize it's shine, use your polishing cloth and keep in air tight places like a jewelry box to avoid oxidization.
Real gold filled jewelry (14/20) can last for several years if taken care of properly. However, plated jewelry has a much shorter lifespan. Many jewelry brands advertise plated or stainless steel jewelry to be waterproof, but they are not. Anything that is not solid gold, can tarnish easily.
What is the difference between gold plated and gold filled?
Gold plated and gold filled are common methods of strengthening jewelry and adding to their value.
Gold plated jewelry is done by adding a thin layer of gold to the pre existing metal. Also known as dipped jewelry, it is not the strongest bond of gold.
Gold filled jewelry is a thicker plating of gold bonded to the pre existing metal and therefore is more tarnish resistant and longer lasting.
Where are you located?
While we don't have a current storefront, we offer permanent jewelry appointments out of our home, can come to you for group bookings, or offer them at our pop-up events.
We are located in the west-end of Ottawa, and offer local pick up for all local orders. To do this, select local pick up at checkout and follow the emailed instructions.
How do I care for my pieces?
To best care for your gold filled and plated pieces, here are some tips:
- Avoid swimming or showering with your jewelry (anywhere that chemicals can eat away at the metals)
- Avoid lotions or creams on your pieces
- Clean with a jewelry cloth
- If not wearing them, store in an oxygen free bag/container
Solid gold jewelry does not tarnish like plated or filled. To maximize it's shine, use your polishing cloth and keep in air tight places like a jewelry box to avoid oxidization.
How much is shipping?
There is a flat fee for shipping in Canada ($10) and the USA ($12). All orders of $75 or more automatically get free shipping at checkout.
How does local pickup work?
Local pickup can be selected at checkout if you live in Ottawa. Once your order is ready to be picked up, you'll receive an email. Reply with times that work for pickup, and I'll put it in the mailbox for you. The address is in the pickup email.
How is your jewelry made?
Our lead gldn grl Summar, hand makes some of the jewelry using supplies from across the globe. Our permanent jewelry is customized to your size and done in person. Our goal is to create affordable, long-lasting and stylish jewelry.
What materials are your pieces made of?
We have a mix of materials from solid gold, sterling silver, gold filled and gold plated. While most jewelry companies offer differently, we are one of Ottawa's only solid gold permanent jewelry vendors.
What happens if my pieces break?
If something happens to your piece that is at obvious fault of our manufacturing, we will happily replace it for you. Otherwise, you can consult our refund policy, or feel free to email us if you think it warrants discussion.
If your permanent jewelry breaks, please consult our policies and book a reweld appointment to have it reattached.
