Gold-plated Leo zodiaccharm (brass covered with 16-carat gold plating, 3 microns thick). Gold plating made in France (3-micron gold plating between 14 and 16K).
Nickel-free charm .
Easily create a DIY piece of jewelry with this charm.
This round-shaped costume jewelry component with the lion constellation in the center is ideal for creating astro jewelry. It features a soldered ring, so feel free to add an open ring for added flexibility.
Are you a lion and want to make it known? You'll love this series of zodiac charms. Born between July 22 and August 22, this element will suit you perfectly. Add your ascendant and in the blink of an eye, those around you will be able to draw your personality traits and see you in phase with your zodiac sign. It's also a great birthday or anniversary gift.
If you're a DIY enthusiast, make the most of it and create totally personalized jewelry that's impossible to find on the market. And what could be more touching than receiving a handmade gift, or hearing praise for your new creation?
Lion zodiac sign
In search of admiration, they love to show off, radiate nature and need to reign over their environment. They are generous and strong-willed , but also authoritarian and demanding.
The metal associated with the lion is gold(gold plated and Gold Filled are good alternatives for the wallet), its colors are golden yellow andorange, and its stone is royal topaz. Keep this in mind when designing your jewelry.
How do I attach my charm?
Charm is a great way to embellish your creations.
Here are a few creative ideas :
- Use an open ring and slip the charm onto a gold-platedcord or chain, and you're done! The result is a superb gold-plated zodiac pendant. Accumulate two or three necklaces and you'll have a stacking jewel that's always on trend.
- Make a sliding charm bracelet with leather or cotton cord. We'll show you step-by-step how to make a sliding knot. You'll need just a few minutes to complete your creation.
- You can also quickly make a gold-plated bangle bracelet with this charm. Take a bangle bracelet, an open ring and connect your medal to your bangle.
- To make your own earrings with this charm, simply take some ear hooks and hang your charm on them. For a more sophisticated earring, take a look at this Christmas bubble earrings tutorial and replace the PureCrystal drops with your charm.
- Create your own charms bracelet, adding your ascendant or the sign of your loved one.
- And don't forget to vary the pleasures: do you sew? Have you ever thought of inserting a charm into your zipper? Much more original, don't you think?
On our Perles & Co website, you'll find all the components you need to make quality gold-plated jewelry: spacers, charms, beads and chain.
Get inspired by our free tutorials and get started!
How to recognize gold plating?
In France, the gold-plating hallmark is not compulsory.
However, if it is affixed, it will be square with various inscriptions inside, often bearing the manufacturer's initials.
French legislation requires a plating thickness of 3 microns of gold to qualify as gold-plated.
Find gold-platedcomponents and primers to create quality DIY costume jewelry.
What is 3-micron gold plating?
Gold-plated jewelry is made using an alloy of base metals (depending on the object and its strength). This charm is made of brass coated with gold (between 14 and 16 carats) on a layer of at least 3 microns.
What should I use to clean gold plating?
Here are a few tips, but there are others...
- Water and baking soda
Dissolve baking soda in hot water, soak a cloth, wipe clean and dry. - Breadcrumbs
Rub the jewel with breadcrumbs. - Toothpaste
Put a little toothpaste on a cloth dampened with water, rub gently, rinse with clear water, wipe with a fine cloth, then polish with a microfiber cloth.
Details:
Total height: 13 mm
Decorated on one side.
Practical info: To attach your charm to your jewelry primers and components, we recommend using an open ring or a nail with a maximum wire diameter of 1.2 mm.
Sold per 1 piece.
