Gold plated earrings

Since ancient times, from different nations, earrings have been one of the main jewelry of women. Gold plated earrings, which are able to emphasize the natural beauty of their owner and give her additional charm and charm, have enjoyed and continue to be especially popular.

The color of gold has always been the color of wealth, and gold jewelry emphasized the status of their owners.

Today, gold is still in price, but it is not cheap. Therefore, not all women can afford to buy their favorite gold earrings. Moreover, several pairs at once to change them depending on the outfit, circumstances or mood.

That is why gilding was invented. It is a thin gold layer applied to jewelry made of cheaper metals. Most often, nickel, brass, copper, steel or silver are used as the basis for gilt jewelry. The latter is used specifically for making earrings.

For "refinement", after manufacturing silver earrings are wrapped with sheets of noble metal, which are firmly fixed to the products using a simple electrolysis process. The thicker the gold sheets, the better the final product.

Depending on the thickness of such a sheet, gilding can be:

• Standard. For it, precious metal is used no lower than 385 samples. The layer thickness in this case reaches 2.5 microns.
• With a breakdown of 585 and above, a thickness of more than 2.5 microns.
• White. To produce white gold, this metal is alloyed with palladium, nickel and silver. The thickness of such a coating on silver earrings can be from 2.5 to 5 microns.
• Pink. A soft pink hue gives the alloy copper.Thickness can also vary from 2.5 microns and above.

Some earrings may even exhibit a sample (this sample applies only to the coating!).

• The main advantage possessed by silver and gilded earrings is their accessibility. People of different professions and different ages can afford them.

• The appearance of such earrings is no different from those made of gold. They fit perfectly into any look from classic to modern and combine perfectly with real gold jewelry.

• Many wealthy ladies who can easily afford to buy exclusive expensive earrings often prefer to buy original gilded jewelry.

The combination of different components not only makes the "ennobled" things more affordable for buyers, but also gives a wide creative scope for designers and craftsmen.

Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of gold-plated earrings that differ in shape:

• carnations (studs);
• long
• rings;
• classic
• avant-garde.

By insert:

• with large Swarovski crystals, perfect for evening wear;
• with small cubic zirconias, which go well with both business attire and casual style;
• with stones (amethyst, topaz, garnet and others);
• with pearls;
• with amber.

By type of fastener:

• with french;
• Italian
• English
• “Loop”;
• on the clip.

Earrings with rubber are becoming more and more popular among fashionistas and lovers of everything unusual. It perfectly combines with various metals and stones. Rubber inserts, cords, loops give the product a completely unusual look and draw attention to its owner.

Turkey is leading the world with its original models of silver earrings with precious shells.

Turkish jewelry is not only beautiful, but also high quality. This is largely achieved due to the fact that the craftsmen still make jewelry by hand. Thanks to this approach, each little thing is unique and emphasizes the uniqueness of its owner.

Among the gilded things there are many truly exclusive. For example, jewelry with Italian gilding has long gained worldwide fame, which does not differ in appearance or quality from gold of the highest quality. It destroys the myth that jewelry is just a cheap fake. Despite the fact that Italian jewelry is much cheaper than natural gold, they certainly can not be called cheap.

In order to keep the gilded earrings as bright and shiny as possible and to please their mistress, they must be properly looked after.

Among the main rules for the care of jewelry with gold plating:

• remove them before bathing;
• avoid falling and mechanical damage to products;
• try, avoid contact with cosmetics and perfumes;
• to store things with gilding separately from others;
• Do not clean products with abrasive substances, as they can damage the gilding layer;
• do not use folk recipes for cleaning;
• periodically wipe with suede (can be replaced with another soft cloth or cotton pad).

Like any jewelry, gilded jewelry should be cleaned regularly. To properly clean it, turpentine or ordinary alcohol is used. First, dust is removed from the earrings. And then they are wiped with a cloth soaked in turpentine or alcohol.

In addition to these funds, you can use the Marseille soap (solution), ammonia or slightly beaten egg white.

To return the shine to the darkened coating over time will help onion juice. For this, the product is rubbed with this composition and left for a couple of hours. After that, rinse with water and dry.