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Are the ear wire hypo‐allergenic, lead and nickel free? YES! The majority of our ear wires and posts are sterling silver or 14kt
gold vermeil, those that are not are gold or silver plated.

What is Sterling Silver? Silver jewelry looks bright and gorgeous when new. We use .925 sterling silver, the same quality as the
finest jeweler’s in the world. This is pure silver mixed with copper to make the metal stronger and ideal for jewelry. Over time
the jewelry changes in color and turns yellowish and even black. Tarnishing is a natural process and occurs on high quality
jewelry. You just need to take good care of it to keep it looking Stella & Dot.

What Causes Silver to Tarnish? The presence of Hydrogen Sulfide in any material that silver comes into contact with is one of
the prime culprits. Touching jewelry after a meal causes tarnish. Wool, perfumes, lotions, hair spray and other cosmetics also
cause tarnish. Humidity speeds tarnishing.

How Can I Clean Tarnish? Ok‐ so you’re the girl who forgets to take off her makeup before bedtime, not to mention your
necklace and despite your love of the Stella & Dot swims in your jewels. Come on, your charm necklace looks good with a bikini!
Read jewelry polishing instructions carefully and use ones made for jewelry (3M makes less abrasive types). Some will provide
protection from future tarnish. No toothpaste or baking soda ‐ too abrasive!

What is 14kt Gold‐filled? Gold‐filled jewelry has a thick surface layer of 14kt gold. There is 100 times more gold in 14kt gold
filled (rolled gold) than in gold plate. This jewelry is created by taking a sheet of 14kt gold and bonding it through extreme heat
and pressure to a core of metal alloy (usually a brass). This is a very sophisticated process and only a few mills in the world do it.
The quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th of the weight of the total product, which is why it is called a 14/20 Gold Filled piece
and is considered a lifetime piece of jewelry. The end result is a piece of jewelry that is resistant to tarnish because of its thick
14kt gold covering.

Care is easy. Just care for it as you would any other jewelry. It is quite durable. A simple inexpensive way to clean rolled gold
jewelry is to soak it for a minute or two in a mild liquid jewelry cleaner. Rinse the jewelry thoroughly with water afterwards and
let dry.

What is Vermeil? It is a term that describes a coating of gold on sterling silver. Have you ever heard of gilded silver? That's
vermeil. We use the process of electrolysis to attach 18‐24kt gold to sterling silver. Electrolysis is also called electroplating or
just "plating" for short. This process will stand up to normal wear. Gold‐filled and vermeil products are a great, quality
alternative to the much more expensive solid karat gold. Vermeil is a bit more delicate than gold‐filled, but comparing them is a
bit apples to oranges. Both are high in quality, but vermeil is often a bit more yellow in color due to the higher karat commonly
used. Vermeil is a process used to turn charms and cast pieces into a gold tone since they can be made in silver and then dipped
in gold.

What is Stella & Dot Gold Plate or Goldtone? In our fashion line, we will offer gold plated pieces that offer a great look at a
great price. Stella & Dot uses a THICK plating process to minimize the gold plating wearing off. Our electroplated process is a
quality way to achieve a gold tone at a great price. Please note that over time gold plating may wear off and this is normal, not a
manufacturing defect.

How Can I Treat My Jewelry Right?

• Give it a little polish after each wear with your Stella & Dot polishing cloth, which has special micro‐abrasives that will
clean but not scratch your jewelry.
• Put your jewelry to bed in a sealed, air‐tight plastic baggie. Don’t store your jewelry in the bathroom‐ it’s humid in
there!
• Keep your Stella & Dot out of the shower and pool.