Tips for caring for your jewelry. Check the do's & don'ts here
Jewelry is made from different materials, precious metals such as gold, silver & platinum are beautiful materials, but not always accessible to everyone as these materials are also expensive. At Lots of Happiness we believe it is important to deliver quality, but at the same time we also want to offer something for every budget, which is why we choose to work with 925 Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel & DQ metal (+ gold plating). In this way we make beautiful jewelry for a reasonable price.
Many people have a nickel allergy, including me, so I know how annoying the complaints are (itching, rash, thick earlobes, sometimes even wounds). That is why Lots of Happiness guarantees that all jewelry we make is 100% nickel-free .
At Lots of Happiness we use the following materials:
✮ 925 Sterling Silver + Gold plating
✮ Stainless Steel (stainless steel) + Gold plating
✮ DQ metal + Gold plating
✮ Seed beads
✮ Pearls & natural stone
Below you will find the do's & don'ts per material.
✮ 925 Sterling Silver + Gold plating
Jewelry made from 925 Sterling Silver (+ Gold Plating) consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% a harder metal, usually copper. When you buy a plated piece of jewelry, this piece of jewelry has a layer of 14K gold. Please note: this is a thin layer, so this layer may wear off after frequent wear.
You cannot prevent discoloration of jewelry, discoloration occurs due to various processes and external influences, but you can slow it down.
Silver oxidizes, which means it turns black. This is easy to solve by occasionally polishing your jewelry with a silver polishing cloth. Gold-plated or silver-plated jewelry is affected by the acidity (pH value) of your skin. perspiration, perfume or body lotion. How quickly a piece of jewelry discolors varies per person.
✮ Stainless Steel (stainless steel) + Gold plating
Stainless steel is an alloy of mainly iron, chromium, and carbon. Jewelry made from Stainless Steel is resistant to oxidation, corrosion and stains and requires little to no maintenance. When you buy a plated piece of jewelry, this piece of jewelry has a layer of 14K gold. Please note: this is a thin layer, so this layer may wear off after frequent wear.
You cannot prevent discoloration of jewelry, discoloration occurs due to various processes and external influences, but you can slow it down. Gold-plated or silver-plated jewelry is affected by the acidity of your skin. perspiration, perfume or body lotion. How quickly a piece of jewelry discolors varies per person.
✮ DQ metal + Gold plating
DQ metal is a material that is often used for jewelry. The abbreviation DQ (designer quality) is equivalent to a European quality mark, which indicates the quality of the metal.
DQ metal jewelry requires little to no maintenance. Discoloration depends on the acidity (pH value) of your skin.
✮ Seed beads
Seed beads are glass beads with a paint coating. This coating is of high quality and can withstand knocks or perspiration, but can wear off after frequent wear.
✮ Pearls and natural stone
Pearls and natural stones can be affected when they come into contact with chemicals. So be careful with make-up, perfume, lotions, hairspray, etc. You can easily clean pearls & natural stones with water.
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Finally, we recommend taking off your jewelry while sleeping, exercising, showering and swimming. Jewelry can be broken or discolored by the chemical additives in shampoo and soap. Chlorine and salt are also disastrous for your jewelry.
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I hope these tips are helpful to you!
-X- Lot ♡
