Q: What does Gold and Rhodium Plated mean? A: Our plated charms feature a genuine layer of real gold or real rhodium electroplated over a sturdy brass core. Unlike cheap gold-tone or silver-tone imitations, our pieces utilize a substantially thicker plating layer for lasting shine and durability. Whether you choose rhodium or 14KT, 18KT, or 24KT gold, you receive the luxury look and feel of precious metals at a fraction of the cost of solid gold.
Q: Do you offer solid gold? A: Yes, we offer a wide selection of solid gold charms in both 10KT and 14KT gold. 14KT gold contains a higher percentage of pure gold, giving it a richer, warmer tone, while 10KT offers a slightly lighter yellow shade with excellent everyday durability.
Q: What is Rhodium? A: Rhodium is a rare, highly reflective precious metal in the platinum family. It is one of the most valuable precious metals in the world and does not tarnish or oxidize. Because solid rhodium is too brittle to shape on its own, it is used as a premium plating material that provides a brilliant, scratch-resistant, mirror-like finish.
Q: Are your silver charms real, and is silver the same as Rhodium?
A: Our sterling silver charms are made of genuine 92.5% pure silver alloyed with 7.5% copper for strength. Rhodium and sterling silver are completely distinct metals. Rhodium has a sleek, bright, cool-toned chrome shine that never tarnishes, while sterling silver has a warmer white luster that naturally develops a vintage patina over time if not polished.
Q: What is Gold Filled jewelry?
A: Gold filled jewelry is the closest alternative to solid gold. It features a durable brass core mechanically bonded to a thick outer layer of solid gold. Our 14KT gold filled pieces contain 5% gold by weight (1/20th), while our 18KT Brazilian gold filled charms contain 3% gold by weight (1/30th). This results in roughly 50 to 100 times more gold than standard flash plating, offering superior resistance to wear.
Q: Can I wear my jewelry all the time?
A: To keep your jewelry looking brand new, we recommend removing it before swimming, showering, exercising, or cleaning. While materials like solid gold, stainless steel, and titanium resist water, exposure to pool chlorine, salt water, body lotions, perfumes, and harsh chemicals will accelerate wear, dull polished finishes, and break down plated layers over time.
Q: Can I wear my magnetic bracelets all the time?
A: We strongly recommend keeping magnetic jewelry dry. Each neodymium magnet is secured inside a protective metal cap with industrial epoxy. Regular contact with water—especially chlorinated or salt water—can weaken the adhesive and cause the iron inside the neodymium magnets to rust. The therapeutic magnets themselves retain over 99% of their strength over a ten-year span, so removing the bracelet before bathing or swimming ensures both the plating and magnetic integrity remain intact.
Q: Do you offer Military discounts?
A: Yes! We are proud to support our service members. Please send us a message with a photo of your active duty or veteran ID (feel free to block out sensitive ID numbers), and we will send you an exclusive discount code. Thank you for your service!
If you have more questions, please email us at legacytownjewelry@cox.net