Round compass rose charm with gold-plated rings (brass covered with 16K 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 costume jewelry component is round, with a smooth surface and an engraved compass rose at its center. The compass rose, also known as the North Star, is in fact a figure indicating the cardinal points and intermediate orientations. It is fastened by a closed ring.
With this charm, you won't lose track of north, and it may also be a good gift for your friends who are a little off to the west. Wear it at any time of day, on a slender chain, or in the evening, stacked with other elements.
Would you like to match your creations with a ring similar in shape or pattern?
It's possible! Take a look at our ready-to-use gold-plated rings.
How do I attach my charm?
Charms are a great way to embellish your creations.
Here are a few creative ideas :
- Slide the charm onto a gold-platedcord or chain, and that's it! The result is a stunning necklace. Stack two or three necklaces together and you've got a stacking jewel that's always on trend. Karine explains all about stacking.
- Make a sliding charm bracelet with leather or cotton cord. We explain the step-by-step technique for making 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 a pair of ear hooks and a small gemstone, attach your charm to them and tadaaaaam, you've got a pair of personalized earrings you won't find anywhere else.
- 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:
Diameter without ring: 12.3 mm
Charm mounted with closed ring: 5x0.8 mm
Decorated on one side.
Sold per 1 piece.
