October gemstones are "Opal" Encourages both freedom & independence, "Tourmaline" Promotes Inspiration & Happiness
The beauty of gold filled jewelry is that it doesn’t wear off like gold washed or electro plated jewelry. The layering of (1/20 of 12 kt) means that an actual layer of gold is it bonded to all surfaces of the sterling silver core. The coloring matches nicely with 14kt gold and wears extremely well. The pricing is of course is much less than solid 14 or 18 kart gold. I love the mixing these gold filled metals with sterling silver for a beautiful contrast.
I’ve always been a texture gal and get so excited when I observe beauty in nature. I think about ways of reproducing these textures, sometimes spending hours in my studio. My husband and mentor have helped me with the transformation process. I use lots of different tools to grind the metal for different textures and patterns and then I sometimes oxidize or patina each piece. Enjoy!
~Audrey Hoffman
Taking care of your jewelry: This piece of gold filled is high polished and not sealed. It will naturally patina over time which gives it a duller sheen with an amazing coloring. If you want more of the high polished look we recommend our Jewelry Cleaner in Accessories. Will not harm the sea glass.