<< Back to Gold Plated Our gold designs begin as sterling silver and are then twice dipped in 18 karat gold for a thicker coat. It needs only a light polish; we suggest a gold polishing cloth. Keep in mind that a slow lightening of the gold will occur over time. It is a great alternative to solid gold. Prices are according to market value and subject to change. Be sure to keep this away from water and humidity. This is a hand crafted product, so there will be slight variances in diameter and design. In filling your order, we will select the pair(s) that we feel are the most beautiful, rather than a replica of the image you see on our website. Our clasps to hold jewelry in place follow those of the traditional designs and antiques that they are inspired by, so be gentle with them. Please don’t sleep in your jewelry, as it is extremely delicate and may break. Think of it an intricately carved piece of art masquerading as jewelry. Would you sleep in a Picasso? We didn’t think so. None of our jewelry is intended to be worn through a mucous membrane. Nor is it intended to be ingested. We design our jewelry for healed piercings only and not for the process of stretching.