Metals FAQ

Metal Options

Jeweler's Brass

- Alloyed with anti-oxidative properties to keep the jewelry from tarnishing.

- Resembles 14k-18k yellow gold

- Most economical option

Sterling Silver (.925)

- Genuine (.925) sterling silver

- Oxidized and repolsihed to create high contrast in the details of the jewelry.

- Best value

Gold

Please contact me to recieve a free quote of any design in 5k-24k yellow/white/pink/green gold or platinum!

All Products

Frequently asked questions

Metals' prices are determined by what that particular metal is worth in its raw form.

- For example, Brass is worth around $1.50 an ounce- so the price of Brass designs are mostly priced based off of labor.

- Sterling Silver- on the other hand- is worth roughly $40 an ounce currently (9/6/2025). Sterling Silver is considered a precious metal- like gold and platinum. The cost of materials is about 25 times higher than in Brass.

- Gold and Platinum options are not listed on my website- as the prices of these Metals is extremely high, and changes too frequently. Please contact me in regards to getting quotes in Gold or Platinum.

Recognizing the difference can be difficult without an understanding in both metals.

- Typically, Stainless Steel jewelry will be priced significantly cheaper. This is because stainless steel is worth roughly $0.10 per ounce, and will not appreciate in value over time.

- Whereas sterling silver is worth $40 per ounce currently. That's 400 times the cost in materials.

- Gemstones cannot be set in Stainless Steel.

- Most if not all stainless steel jewelry is mass produced overseas. Giving little control as a creative to create and offer a wide range of designs.

The most common thing to avoid contacting your jewelry is chlorinated water. This goes for most if not all metals made of jewelry. Avoid harsh chemical contact in general!