The bells are a small and delicate flower. Internally the flowers are empty therefore very light, for perfect portability. Modeled and hand painted one by one. The white terracotta clay is fired in a ceramic kiln at 1000°C. The second firing with colors and glazes takes place at 920°C.
The base of the earrings is a gold plated brass stud. The plating is 1 micron of 24-karat gold, hypoallergenic as it excludes the use of nickel in the manufacturing phases.
Gold Plating
plating is widely used in jewelry making.
A base metal is used, usually brass, and covered with gold (between 14 and 24 carats) by an
electrical or chemical process
To determine the quality of a gold-plated jewel, the thickness of the applied gold must be considered,
which is measured in microns.
The minimum amount is 0.3 microns and this amount is usually referred to as flash plating.
The more microns used, the greater the strength and durability of the plating.
Naturewit jewels have a 1 micron 24 carat gold plating which allows them to be worn for a long
time while maintaining the same brilliance.
Each jewel is also treated with a special finishing varnish which multiplies the duration of the plating.
This duration is also influenced by some external factors which can be
controlled with some foresight and care.
So here are some tips to keep your plated jewel perfect over time:
-Keep it in a dry place, possibly in a soft case to avoid scratches.
-Do not take a bath or shower with it.
-Remove your jewelry during a sporting activity.
-Remove your jewelry before sleeping.
-Avoid contact with cosmetic products (soaps, perfumes, creams, ...)