OUR MATERIALS

At Gold n Blooms, we offer a variety of gold-filled, solid gold and sterling silver jewelry! See below for a breakdown of each material:

GOLD-FILLED JEWELRY

Gold-filled jewelry consists of a thick layer of gold that is mechanically bonded to a base metal (usually high-quality jeweller’s brass). This layer of gold consists of a minimum of 1/20th (5%) of the jewelry’s total weight. This is different than gold-plated or vermeil jewelry which is a layer of gold that is plated over a metals such as nickel, brass, stainless steel, copper (gold-plated) or sterling silver (vermeil).

Gold-plated jewelry is not ideal for individuals with sensitive skin, as it is very easy for the gold to tarnish and your skin to come in contact with the base metal (which is not hypoallergenic). Gold-filled jewelry has 100x more gold than gold plated jewelry, making it completely safe for people who have skin sensitivities or are allergic to metals.

Gold-filled jewelry is the best affordable (and sustainable) alternative to solid gold, while still having the same look and properties as solid gold. With the right care, gold-filled jewelry can last for years. Find more information on how to care for your gold-filled jewelry here.

SOLID GOLD JEWELRY

Solid Gold jewelry is comprised of 100% gold alloy, with a blend of other metals to enhance its durability (since Gold on its own is incredibly soft and malleable). Karats (K) refer to the percentage of actual gold that is in the jewelry. We offer both 10k gold (42% gold) jewelry and 14k gold (58% gold) jewelry. Solid Gold jewelry is hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant and 100% water proof so you can put it on and never take it off :)

STERLING SILVER JEWELRY

For our Silver lovers, we offer some of our pieces in Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver alloy contains 92.5% silver by weight and 7.5% of other metals which enhance its strength and durability. Most people with sensitive skin can wear Sterling Silver Jewelry.

Feel free to contact us at gldnblooms@gmail.com with any questions!