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Material
Gold Filled
Kinsey Designs pieces are 16k gold filled. By using 16k gold color, our collection offers a slightly richer tone than 14k, and is less yellow than 18k. We call this the sweet spot; offering a modern, luxurious finish.
Our gold layer is significantly thicker than the industry standard of 0.5 microns. The thickness varies piece to piece, but you can always expect at least 5x the industry standard thickness when it comes to our gold layer. While this is a major warrior against tarnishing, it's not our only line of defense.
Each gold filled piece is made by bonding the gold to the metal underneath (for us that is brass). Gold filled pieces can stand up to regular encounters with water, perfumes and oils. While the piece may darken over time, with proper care, they will not turn to reveal another color underneath
Our pieces are Nickel Free! With Nickel being one of the main causes of allergic reaction, our pieces are safe for the majority of wearers. For those that have to wear real gold to prevent reactions but want to try a cheaper alternative, we recommend trying gold filled over gold plated. With the way the gold is bonded, it is less likely for your skin to react to the metal underneath.