Most common type of material used for jewelry is BRASS
( We have learnt that in previous lesson! )
Brass is made from copper and zinc
(mixed of 2 alloy metal)
Causes skin allergies
Color changes over time
But why is gold much better than other materials?
Let’s take a look at the differences!
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18k Gold |
Brass |
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Does not tarnish |
Tarnish |
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Does not react with most acids |
Reacts with acids |
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More dense than brass |
Less dense than gold |
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One of the most expensive material |
One of the most abundant and inexpensive material |
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Has a purity rating |
Does not have a purity rating |
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Does not cause allergic reaction |
Causes allergic reaction |
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Valuable for resell |
Not valuable for resell |
Genevieve Collection
Common in marketSome other metals can cause allergies too such as itching, blister and rash!
(some sensitive skin might even be allergic to 14k gold due to the impurities)
Why do other retailers use inexpensive material?
Reduce cost
( increase profit! )
Charging premium price
(you are buying silver but paying for the price of gold)
18k gold inside out
(never plated)
hyperallergic
(no irritation)
Good for investment
(significant amount of real GOLD!)
No ridiculous mark up
(you are paying the same price as silver jewelry but you get gold!)