Central Coast Seashell Earrings

Gold Filled is a high-quality alternative to solid gold, featuring a thick layer of real 14k gold mechanically bonded to a base metal, usually brass. This bonding process, typically using heat and pressure, results in a durable layer that won't peel or flake easily, unlike gold plating.

The 14 Karat means 1/20 (5%) of the item weight is real 14K gold (By law, Gold Filled must contain at least 5% gold by total weight.

By comparison, gold plating is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product and it wears off.  In Gold Filled the gold layer is up to 100 times thicker than gold plated jewellery or gold vermeil plated jewellery.

14K Gold Filled is the no.1 most affordable, long lasting alternative to expensive solid 9K, 14K, 18K solid gold without compromising on appearance.

Gold Vermeil is a thicker layer of real gold over sterling silver. It wears off eventually and the silver will start to show through. This is why the gold seems to "fade". Gold Vermeil is hypoallergenic because the sterling silver base metal is hypoallergenic.

Gold Plated is a thin layer of real gold over a cheap metal. It wears off quickly and will leave your skin green and cause allergies if you have metal allergies.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FIND YOUR RING SIZE

1. Find the inner diameter - Take a ring that fits on the finger you are buying for and measure the inner diameter. Every millimeter counts, so be strict. If you don't have a ring use a piece of string around your finger to find your inner circumference. Do this step more than once to check you keep getting the same result. 

2. Check the chart below - Now that you know your inner diameter or circumference, use the chart below to find your size. If you fall in between sizes, go up a size, e.g. You are a 7 1/2, then you can buy a size 8. It's better your ring is a little looser than tighter.

AUSTRALIA

$7 shipping with Australia Post.
FREE shipping when you spend $75 or more with Australia Post.

• Australian shipping is 3-5 business days.
• Please note delivery to rural areas can take an extra 4-8 working days.
• You will receive a tracking code by email once your order has shipped out. If you do not see it, check your junk / spam box.

REST OF WORLD

$20 shipping with Australia Post.
FREE shipping when you spend $75 or more with Australia Post.

• NZ & ASIA shipping is 5-10 business days. 
• USA shipping is 7-10 business days. 
• UK & EUROPE shipping is 7-12 business days. 
• Please note delivery to rural areas can take an extra 4-8 working days.
• You will receive a tracking code by email once your order has shipped out. If you do not see it, check your junk / spam box.

EXTRA INFO / MUST READ!!

• All orders are handmade by me in Freshwater, Sydney Australia.

• If you place an order during the week it will be packed on the weekend and shipped out the following Monday. If you need a rushed order just SMS / Whatsapp me on +61-416-925-848 and I will see what I can do. I always try my best to give the best customer service I can.

• Some handmade items can take me approx 2-30 days to handcraft from scratch. It really depends on the design and estimations are written in the product descriptions. Please read them carefully to avoid disappointment.

• 1 gift box comes with every order. If you are buying multiple gifts and need more gift boxes you can purchase more here.

• I ship all packages using tracked Australia Post. You will receive a tracking code in your and email once your order is shipped.  If you do not see it, check your junk / spam box.

• T o save on waste, jewellery care cards and invoices will never be in your package. Care instructions are online and invoices are emailed to you. This means all packages are eco-friendly and gift ready. 

• Please check your address is correct before purchasing. I can not be held responsible if you have not entered the correct address and it is returned back to me or lost. If it does get returned to sender I can ship it out to you but you will need to pay the full shipping charge of $12 Australia /  $15 NZ / $25 Rest of World.

• International customers are responsible to pay taxes and duties in their country. If you refuse to pay the taxes your order will typically be returned to me – this can take up to 6 weeks. Once I have received the returned order only then can I refund you. 

1 YEAR QUALITY GUARANTEE

14k Gold Filled & Sterling Silver are metals that are ocean-safe, shower-safe and sweat-proof. These metals are designed to last a lifetime so we stand by our 1 year quality guarantee for your jewellery. If you have any problems you can contact us for a replacement. Please email us and attached photos of your jewellery.

JEWELLERY TIPS TO KEEP GOLD FILLED AS GOOD AS NEW

- Always rinse with water after ocean swims to remove salt
- Do not wear in chlorinated pools, chlorine and sulphur dulls pearls and stones
- Put your jewellery on only after putting on your lotions and potions
- Do not spray perfume on jewellery
- Switch to organic shampoo & conditioner
- Switch to organic body wash
- Remove jewellery when using tanning products