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<p><strong>Materials</strong></p>
<p>It’s nice to know what you are wearing. So here are some details on the metals we use here at Gold & Citrus.</p>
<p><strong>Gold-fill</strong> means that a solid layer of gold is bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. The minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF equals at least 1/20 the weight of the total item. Because gold-fill items have a minimum requirement of the amount of gold to be used, it is generally 50 to 100,000 times thicker than gold-plated items. Even with daily wear for up to 30 years, gold-fill will not wear through.</p>
<p><strong>Gold-plate</strong> means that a thin layer of gold has been deposited onto another metal, such as copper or silver. Generally, our gold-plated items have a yellow-gold color. Be aware that gold-plate can tarnish is not meant to last quite as long as gold-fill, but still provides real gold for a lower price.</p>
<p><strong>Sterling Silver</strong> is composed of 92.5% silver, and 7.5% other metals, such as copper. Pure silver is generally too soft to work with, so adding another metal is what provides its strength.</p>
<p><strong>Oxidized Silver</strong> means that we have dipped sterling silver into a solution of liver of sulfur, which triggers a chemical reaction and allows the silver to “age” immediately to what it would look like after years of exposure to oxygen.</p>
<p><strong>Gunmetal</strong> is a strong metal, which used to be used for the making of guns. It is an alloy composed of copper, tin, and zinc.</p>
<p><strong>Brass</strong> is an alloy of copper and zinc. Brass is relatively resistant to tarnishing, and provides a similar warm look that gold has, but is a bit more rustic.</p>
<p>more questions? e-mail us at <a href="mailto:info@goldandcitrus.com">info@goldandcitrus.com</a>.. we would love to hear from you!</p>
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<h1 id="page-title">FAQ</h1>
*Materials*
It's nice to know what you are wearing. So here are some details on the metals we use here at Gold & Citrus.
*Gold-fill* means that a solid layer of gold is bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. The minimum layer of karat gold in an item stamped GF equals at least 1/20 the weight of the total item. Because gold-fill items have a minimum requirement of the amount of gold to be used, it is generally 50 to 100,000 times thicker than gold-plated items. Even with daily wear for up to 30 years, gold-fill will not wear through.
*Gold-plate* means that a thin layer of gold has been deposited onto another metal, such as copper or silver. Generally, our gold-plated items have a yellow-gold color. Be aware that gold-plate can tarnish is not meant to last quite as long as gold-fill, but still provides real gold for a lower price.
*Sterling Silver* is composed of 92.5% silver, and 7.5% other metals, such as copper. Pure silver is generally too soft to work with, so adding another metal is what provides its strength.
*Oxidized Silver* means that we have dipped sterling silver into a solution of liver of sulfur, which triggers a chemical reaction and allows the silver to "age" immediately to what it would look like after years of exposure to oxygen.
*Gunmetal* is a strong metal, which used to be used for the making of guns. It is an alloy composed of copper, tin, and zinc.
*Brass* is an alloy of copper and zinc. Brass is relatively resistant to tarnishing, and provides a similar warm look that gold has, but is a bit more rustic.
more questions? e-mail us at <a href="mailto:info@goldandcitrus.com">info@goldandcitrus.com</a>.. we would love to hear from you!
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