Sterling Silver Curved Sideways Cross Necklace, Horizontal Cross, Kelly Ripa, Cross Jewelry, Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Religious Jewelry

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STERLING SILVER AND SILVER PLATED?

"STERLING SILVER" will last for a long time if cared for properly, it will eventually tarnish as "ALL" jewelry does but (takes a while). However, it can easily be cleaned with a soft polishing cloth or I personally recommend a "liquid" jewelry tarnish cleaner. Once cleaned it will instantly go back to it's brilliant color.

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"SILVER PLATED" is best for items that are worn occasionally. With daily use, the thin layer of silver can eventually wear away, exposing a base copper metal that can corrode or stain skin and is not as durable as Sterling Silver.

For this reason I highly recommend the Sterling Silver over Silver Plated. Sterling Silver has a much longer life than Silver Plated and the additional cost is well worth it.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 14K GOLD FILL AND GOLD PLATED?

"GOLD FILL" is an affordable QUALITY material that looks just like solid gold. With proper care, will usually maintain its golden shine for a LIFETIME. Gold-filled is constructed in two or three layers. A gold alloy is bonded to one or both surfaces of the brass core with heat and pressure. Unlike plated (aka electroplated or "dipped").

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"GOLD PLATED" has a minuscule layer of gold applied to a brass base. The materials that I use are high quality and are tarnish resistant but the plating will generally wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product.

For this reason I highly recommend the "GOLD FILL" over Gold Plated. "GOLD FILL" has a much longer life than Gold Plated and the additional cost is well worth it.