Earring plated with 3 microns of 16-karat gold.
Also known as an “ear cuff” in English—literally translated here as “ear cuff” —this small piece of jewelry has been catching our eye and staying on trend for several seasons now.
This earring is worn on the ear cartilage and gives the wearer a casual, laid-back look.
With this double gold-plated ear cuff, you don’t need pierced ears to look stylish.
The thick double chain will add a rock-and-roll edge to your look.
Browse our entire collection of ready-to-wear or customizable gold-plated jewelry to find the bracelet or pendant that will complete your look.
How can you tell if something is gold-plated?
In France, a hallmark certifying gold-plated jewelry is not required.
However, if one is present, it will be square with various inscriptions inside and often bears the manufacturer’s initials.
French law requires a gold plating thickness of 3 microns for the item to be classified as gold-plated.
Find gold-platedcomponents and findings to create high-quality DIY costume jewelry.
What is 3-micron gold-plated jewelry?
Gold-plated jewelry is made using an alloy of base metals (depending on the item and its durability); for this ring, it consists of brass coated with gold (between 14 and 16 karats) in a layer of at least 3 microns.
What should you use to clean gold-plated jewelry?
Here are a few tips, but there are others...
- Water and baking soda
Dissolve the baking soda in warm water, soak a cloth in the solution, clean the item, then dry it. - Bread crumbs
Rub the jewelry with bread crumbs. - Toothpaste
Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a cloth dampened with water, rub gently, rinse with clean water, wipe with a soft cloth, then polish with a microfiber cloth.
Details:
Earring diameter: 8.2 mm
Width: 4.5 mm
Thickness: 0.5 mm
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