"Gold-Filled” is a USA industry standard that legally requires 1/20th, or 5% pure gold by weight. It is a strictly regulated process that involves pressure bonding multiple layers of solid 14k gold with extreme heat over a core of high quality jeweler’s brass. Gold-Filled can sometimes be 500x thicker than Gold Plated jewelry. It will not chip off or turn your skin green. We recommend this people with sensitive skin. Suggested Wear: to prolong the luster of your Gold-filled jewelry be careful of hard water exposure, chemicals in shampoos, ocean salt water, chlorine in pools, heavy metals from sweat. Gold Filled jewelry should last you years, but we do suggest maintaining attentive care practices.

Sterling Silver is a bright, shiny and high quality metal commonly marked with a ".925". The composition is 92.5% silver and 7.5% of copper. Because silver is soft by nature, a small amount of other metals are added to give it a practical strength and durability. Sterling Silver will tarnish with age or in contact with water. But can easily be buffed clean again. Suggested Wear: Sterling silver is a great option for sensitive skin. You can shower in Sterling Silver but will need to clean it as it starts to tarnish. Sterling Silver will last you for lifetimes.