Earcuff Yara

An earring without drilling in gold plated or 925 rhodium silver, to be placed on the cartilage, simple and elegant.

Description

Material : 18 carat 3 micron gold plated OR 925 rhodium silver

Dimensions : Adjustable by ear

Thickness : 0.2cm

Resists water and life ♡

Sold exclusively individually

18k 3 micron gold plating is a type of gold plating.

It is considered high quality because it is thicker than other types of gold plating. The plating thickness is up to 10 times greater than a jewel gilded with fine gold .

It is therefore more durable and wear resistant . It is also more resistant to discoloration and oxidation.

By choosing 18k 3 micron gold plated jewelry, you can achieve the look and shine of solid gold at an affordable cost , while enjoying the durability and wear resistance of gold plating. thick.

Remember that "gold plated" is a quality of gilding whose name is regulated and which requires a certain thickness of the gold layer, not to be confused with fine gold gilding which is of much lower quality.

Rhodium silver is sterling silver (925 silver) that has been coated with a thin layer of rhodium , a precious platinum group metal. This layer of rhodium is very thin, usually a few microns thick.

Rhodium plating has several advantages for sterling silver jewelry:

- It improves their appearance by giving them a shiny and reflective look.

- It can also help prevent oxidation and tarnishing of silver, by protecting the silver surface from air and moisture.

- Rhodium is a very durable and scratch resistant metal, which makes rhodium silver jewelry more resistant to daily wear and tear than non-rhodium plated sterling silver jewelry.

However, rhodium plating can fade with time and wear, revealing the sterling silver underneath. It is also important to note that rhodium plating can make silver jewelry more expensive due to the high cost of rhodium.

To maintain your silver jewelry, it is recommended to:

1. Clean them regularly with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints.
2. Avoid wearing your silver jewelry when you play sports.
3. Avoid putting your jewelry in contact with chemicals such as cleaning products, perfumes or hair sprays.
4. Rinse with clean water after exposure to salt water
5. For silver jewelry, store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oxidation.

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