GOLD GUIDE

OAKK and Stone provides jewelry in mostly solid gold or gold-filled

Occasionally and in the past, we used gold plated brass. Have you ever wondered what the differences are? 

Consult our Gold Guide…

SOLID GOLD

$$$$ (most expensive)

COMPLETELY GOLD ALL THE WAY THROUGH

GOLD FILLED

$$$ (Best value for money)

COMPOSED OF A SOLID LAYER OF GOLD (REQUIRED THAT IT IS GOLD BY AT LEAST 5% OF WEIGHT) BONDED TO A BASE OF BRASS OR COPPER.

VERMEIL OR GOLD PLATED 0.925 STERLING SILVER

$$ (affordable)

CONTAINS 2 PRECIOUS METALS

COMPOSED OF A LAYER OF GOLD PLACED OVER 0.925 STERLING SILVER. (2.5 MICRONS OF GOLD PLATING)

GOLD PLATED

$ (very affordable)

COMPOSED OF A SINGLE LAYER OF GOLD PLACED OVER A BASE METAL

GOLD TONE

NO GOLD AT ALL. GOLD PAINTED.

CARE GUIDE

Low maintenance. Does not tarnish.

24K - 100% gold by weight

18K - 78% Gold by weight

14K - 50% Gold by weight

SOLID GOLD

Does not tarnish if cared for properly. Wipe with a soft cloth before storage.

Wash excessive perspiration or perfume off with mild soap and water and dry completely before storage. Avoid using in sea water.

Do not allow to be stored with moisture.

Can last un-tarnished for 10 to 20 years.

GOLD FILLED

Avoid perspiration, perfume and water.

Despite care, gold may eventually wear off exposing base metal.

Short term wear only. 

GOLD PLATED BRASS OR GOLD PLATED SILVER