Jewellery Care
(Solid gold & Sterling Silver)
ProtectionAlways protect your jewellery from sharp blows, scratching, chemicals, sunlight and heat/cold. Ideally, store your jewellery in a soft lined box or pouch. Try to keep pieces apart, so that they don't rub together or tangle up.
Generally, the higher the carat weight of gold, the softer the metal.So therefore 9ct gold (37.5% gold) shows a higher resistance to scratching than 18ct gold (75% Gold).
Because gold is a soft metal and some manufacturers use this feature to "stretch" out the metal to produce a flashy piece, and compromising on the stregnth for profit and neglect to take into account the need for durability and quality. The unsuspecting buyer thinks that they're buying a great piece of jewellery, only to find it going out of shape on the first wear. Es-star.com only deal with manufacturers of the highest reputation.
Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth. If you store silver in plastic bags with an interlocking seal, it will be less prone to tarnish.
(Solid gold & Sterling Silver)
ProtectionAlways protect your jewellery from sharp blows, scratching, chemicals, sunlight and heat/cold. Ideally, store your jewellery in a soft lined box or pouch. Try to keep pieces apart, so that they don't rub together or tangle up.
- Wear jewellery for appropriate tasks, avoid wearing rings when cleaning, gardening or performing sports activities.
- Don't let your jewellery come into contact with nail polish removers, perfume and hairspray
- Clean your jewellery regularly, use a professional jewellery cleaning product (always read the manufacturers instructions)
- When washing your hands (away from home) - don't place your rings on the wash basin - remove them and place them onto your necklace or place in a pouch in your handbag/purse
- Never go swimming in your jewellery, chlorine in swimming pools can cause damage
Generally, the higher the carat weight of gold, the softer the metal.So therefore 9ct gold (37.5% gold) shows a higher resistance to scratching than 18ct gold (75% Gold).
Because gold is a soft metal and some manufacturers use this feature to "stretch" out the metal to produce a flashy piece, and compromising on the stregnth for profit and neglect to take into account the need for durability and quality. The unsuspecting buyer thinks that they're buying a great piece of jewellery, only to find it going out of shape on the first wear. Es-star.com only deal with manufacturers of the highest reputation.
Sterling silver will polish up by rubbing or buffing it with a soft cotton cloth. If you store silver in plastic bags with an interlocking seal, it will be less prone to tarnish.
Jewellery Care
( Layered Jewellery Range)
The great alternative to solid gold is Gold Layered. More & more people are flocking to purchase Gold Layered, it is a fraction of price, astounding durability & without being examined you will struggle to tell the difference.To ensure our clients are satisfied with there purchase items come with a Money Back Guarantee.
( Layered Jewellery Range)
The great alternative to solid gold is Gold Layered. More & more people are flocking to purchase Gold Layered, it is a fraction of price, astounding durability & without being examined you will struggle to tell the difference.To ensure our clients are satisfied with there purchase items come with a Money Back Guarantee.
How is Layered Jewellery Made? 18 Carat Gold Layered jewellery is made by fusing multiple layers of 18 Carat Gold to Jewellers Brass, using equipment that carefully controls pressure, heat and time. The bonding produced is a permanent one.
How long will Layered Jewellery last? The point to remember is that Gold, along with their other unique qualities, is virtually indestructible. Since, by law, you are guaranteed a substantial layer of gold on your jewellery, with reasonable care it will last a lifetime. Currently our manufactures return rate is under 1% for tarnishing, discolouring or fading.
Is Gold Layered the same as Gold Plated Jewellery? 18 Carat Layered jewellery is similar only in the fact that they have a base on the jewellery, and a layer of Gold over this base. Our Layered Jewellery differs in the fact that the the pieces are layered multiple times to get an even and consistent layer of Gold over the base. Keep in mind that some plated jewellery is only very finely plated which is what gives plated jewellery a bad name.
Does this Jewellery contain Nickel? Yes there is a small amount of nickel used to bond the Gold Layering to the Jewellers Brass. Most people allergic to nickel will not react to our Jewellery.
How do I care for my Gold Layered jewellery? Just like any piece of fine jewellery, frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain its true beauty. Salt water, chlorine in swimming pools and perspiration take their toll on all fine jewellery including 18 Carat Gold Layered Jewellery. Just wipe with a soft cloth or preferably a Jewellery cloth to keep your layered jewellery clean and free of elements which oxidize. Always keep your jewellery out of the harsh chemicals such as dishwashing water, or the laundry, as these can contain chemicals which can damage the Gold layering. When the jewellery is not in use, wipe it clean and keep it in either a jewellery bag or a jewellery box.
What are some of the advantages of Layered Jewellery? 18 Carat Gold Layered Jewellery has been referred to as the "Jewellery of the Future", as it offers all the same physical characteristics as solid gold such as beauty, durability and strength, but at a fraction of the cost. Since the Gold is in the outer area it's impossible to tell the difference between Solid Gold and our 18 Carat Gold Layered range, aside from the difference in cost of course!
How long will Layered Jewellery last? The point to remember is that Gold, along with their other unique qualities, is virtually indestructible. Since, by law, you are guaranteed a substantial layer of gold on your jewellery, with reasonable care it will last a lifetime. Currently our manufactures return rate is under 1% for tarnishing, discolouring or fading.
Is Gold Layered the same as Gold Plated Jewellery? 18 Carat Layered jewellery is similar only in the fact that they have a base on the jewellery, and a layer of Gold over this base. Our Layered Jewellery differs in the fact that the the pieces are layered multiple times to get an even and consistent layer of Gold over the base. Keep in mind that some plated jewellery is only very finely plated which is what gives plated jewellery a bad name.
Does this Jewellery contain Nickel? Yes there is a small amount of nickel used to bond the Gold Layering to the Jewellers Brass. Most people allergic to nickel will not react to our Jewellery.
How do I care for my Gold Layered jewellery? Just like any piece of fine jewellery, frequent cleaning is recommended to maintain its true beauty. Salt water, chlorine in swimming pools and perspiration take their toll on all fine jewellery including 18 Carat Gold Layered Jewellery. Just wipe with a soft cloth or preferably a Jewellery cloth to keep your layered jewellery clean and free of elements which oxidize. Always keep your jewellery out of the harsh chemicals such as dishwashing water, or the laundry, as these can contain chemicals which can damage the Gold layering. When the jewellery is not in use, wipe it clean and keep it in either a jewellery bag or a jewellery box.
What are some of the advantages of Layered Jewellery? 18 Carat Gold Layered Jewellery has been referred to as the "Jewellery of the Future", as it offers all the same physical characteristics as solid gold such as beauty, durability and strength, but at a fraction of the cost. Since the Gold is in the outer area it's impossible to tell the difference between Solid Gold and our 18 Carat Gold Layered range, aside from the difference in cost of course!
