Triple Pearl Lariat Necklace

Handmade and ethically sourced form Bali, this pretty necklace looks great day or night!

Made from gold-plate and natural freshwater pearls

Plated jewelry, as the name suggests, has a thin layer of precious metal over a base  metal (ie zinc alloy, brass, stainless steel). The layer of precious metal is usually between 0.175 to 0.5 microns (in comparison, a dollar bill is 200 microns).

Since the precious metal layer is very thin, friction between your skin and the plated jewelry can slowly rub off the plating. Also, exposure to water, sweat, soap, perfume and other chemicals can cause the plating to fade.

To take care of plated jewelry, you should:

Avoid getting it wet with water, soap, perfume, lotion, sweat and other chemicals. If the jewelry does get wet, wipe it immediately with a soft cloth.  Store the jewelry in a dry place.