Shopping for jewellery is always an experience: most of us love to celebrate a moment with a new necklace or a bracelet or keep up to date with fashion’s latest trends. But when it comes to shopping for a jewellery gift, the whole experience can be a bit confusing. Looks aside, there are a lot of questions that pop up when it comes to the choosing the perfect jewellery gift: What is the difference between Premium Silver to Sterling Silver? What type of gold will fit my budget? And which diamond makes the most ethical choice around?
How To Choose The Perfect Metal For Your Gift?
TAILORING THE METAL TO THE RECIPIENT TASTE
At Theo Grace we pride ourselves in handcrafting our jewels with quality metal selections and lab diamonds that will make you gift shopping process rather successful and less stressful. Using the finest materials, All of Theo Grace jewellery is nickel-free, excluding selected 14ct white gold products. Planning to buy a jewellery gift for someone you care about? Before you set your mind on a piece, better start with some research about the personal style and the metal preference of your recipient. In the jewellery industry, each metal has its own set of benefits, distinctive aesthetics and characteristics that differ one from another. In order to pick the perfect gift, get to learn the quality, benefits and the difference of each metal or alloy in your favourite Theo Grace jewelry.
PREMIUM SILVER
Did you know? At various times throughout history, people have valued silver more highly than gold. Today, silver is considered to be a favourite metal among jewellery lovers around the world due to its earthy, youthful and artsy looks. Theo Grace silver jewellery provides tarnish-resistant silver with a natural brightness and lustrous shine. Our 940 premium silver is an alloy made of 94% pure silver and 6% metal alloy. It is a hypoallergenic metal and contains less copper on the surface and 0% nickel content.
STERLING SILVER
With its sophisticated sheen and beautiful cool color, sterling silver jewellery is stylish, timeless and one of the most popular jewellery materials. Sterling silver is an alloy or mix of metals (copper, zinc, and other materials) but no matter what materials are added, the final product must be 92.5% pure silver in order to be considered Sterling silver. At Theo Grace, all of our sterling silver pieces are stamped with “925”. Some of our pieces are finished with a layer of rhodium and others are finished with .999 silver, known for its strength and extra durability. Sterling silver is hypoallergenic and makes a great choice if your skin reacts to other materials like nickel.
LAB DIAMONDS
Nothing say “I love you” better than a diamond. Diamonds have been one of the most admired stones and sought-after jewels for thousands of years. But in their long journey from the pits of earth to the jeweler’s display case, these sparkly gemstones began to raise questions about the treatment for the workers in the diamond mines, and the environmental impact of their production practices. This is where Lab Diamonds come in: Crafted with man-made diamonds that have been ethically sourced and produced, Theo Grace high-quality diamond jewellery are made in a safe environment and an eco-friendly manner. All of our lab diamonds are of high standards of purity and clarity. They are an ethical choice because they do not require mining, as well as can be tracked from production to product. And the results? Beautiful diamonds that are as sparkly and brilliant as their mined counterparts.
SOLID GOLD
It is incredibly malleable and have been prized for centuries: Gold has a long history of being the favorable metal for royals and jewelers who can craft it into almost any shape. Due to its practical nature, gold never tarnishes, oxidize or corrodes and even after long period of time, gold can be easily polished and keep looking as good as new for years. Theo Grace solid gold pieces are available in 10ct and 14k, yellow or white gold. Our 14ct white gold jewellery is finished with rhodium plating for extra shine and durability. All of Theo Grace solid gold jewellery are provided with Certificate of Authenticity: A proof of authenticity to indicate the quality of gold in our jewelry.
18K GOLD VERMEIL
Theo Grace 18K gold vermeil offers an affordable choice for people who love gold jewelry. Pronounced “VEHR-MAY”, these pieces of jewellery are most often made with 18K or 14ct gold vermeil. With a .925 sterling silver base, all of our gold vermeil pieces are coated with real 18K gold, containing x5 the amount of coating than the usual gold plating process. Being extra durable, Theo Grace 18K gold vermeil pieces are made to last longer.
GOLD PLATING
Gold plating is a layer or gold applied over different base metals including 925 sterling silver, copper and brass. If your budget is tight, gold plating jewellery make the least expensive alternative to standard gold or gold vermeil. To ensure the highest quality of Theo Grace jewelry, all of our gold-plated pieces are plated with 18K gold over different base metals including 925 sterling silver and brass.
Choosing the right metal is the very first thing you should consider when you’re shopping for a fine jewellery gift. True, it might take some detective work at first but once you figure their metal preference and your recipient’s style and tastes, you will be able to give a gift that is thoughtful, accurate and simply dazzle.