Discover Jewellery Metal Types & Differences

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Understanding Plating Types

Jewelry plating affects durability, skin safety, and appearance. Here's a quick breakdown:

• PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition): A high-tech coating method that bonds 18K gold to stainless steel for superior durability and a non-tarnish finish.

🟡 18K Gold PDP (PVD over Stainless Steel)

Material & Finish

• ✨ Premium Coating: PVD-coated 18K gold over 316L surgical-grade stainless steel

• 🛡️ Non-Tarnish: Long-lasting polished finish

• ✅ Skin-Safe: Will not turn skin green

• 🔒 Durability: Superior to traditional plating for everyday wear

• 🌿 Hypoallergenic: Nickel-free, lead-free, safe for sensitive skin

• 💎 Luxury Look: Fine jewelry feel without the premium price

• Standard Plating: A thinner layer of gold applied to base metals, more prone to wear and tarnish over time. 

 🟨 18K Standard Plating

Material & Finish

• 🧪 Traditional Method: Thin layer of 18K gold over base metal

• ⚠️ Less Durable: May fade or tarnish with frequent wear

• Sterling Silver: A solid precious metal, often enhanced with rhodium plating for shine and tarnish resistance.

• Stainless Steel: A strong, hypoallergenic metal used alone or as a base for plating