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The difference between high-quality brass and 18K gold plating with a 3-micron finish mainly lies in material composition, durability, and appearance.

1. High-Quality Brass

• Material: A solid metal alloy made of copper and zinc.
• Color: Naturally warm golden hue but can tarnish over time due to oxidation.
• Durability: Strong and long-lasting but may require regular polishing to maintain shine.
• Skin Sensitivity: Can cause greenish staining on the skin (due to copper) if not coated with a protective layer.

2. 18K Gold Plating (3-Micron Finish)

• Material: A base metal (often brass or silver) covered with a 3-micron thick layer of 18K gold.
• Color: Rich, authentic gold appearance with a deeper tone than regular gold plating.
• Durability: A 3-micron thickness is considered high-quality plating, making it longer-lasting than standard gold plating (usually 0.5-1 micron). However, it can still wear off over time.

Which is Better?

• High-quality brass is durable and solid but requires maintenance to prevent tarnish.
• 18K gold plating (3-micron) gives a luxurious gold look with better longevity than standard plating, but it will still wear off eventually.

We don’t remodel silver pieces at the moment. You could ask your local jeweller if they can help you with this.

Yes, I can source metals (white/yellow/rose/red gold) and stones (ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamonds ..) and make a special design for you. I always make sure my customers get the best quality of metal.

It depends on the design you will choose and how much gold you have. We can discuss this together.

Custom work demands a premium price point because I’m taking the time to design, make models, source materials, and even buy tools specifically for one client. This process is very time consuming and requires patience for each step of the process, skills and attention to details. Sometimes the design process and back and forth conversing between designer and client can take a while. My prices start from 900 euros. The prices depends on the design complexity, the time spent to make the piece, material we use or needs to be added to a piece.

The remodelling process involves a lot of work. Even if you already have metal and stones, I need to make sure you have enough metal to make your piece. This process is also time consuming and requires a lot of preparation and follow up with customer. The remodelling process can be cheaper than creating a piece from scratch however it is not always the case. Remember that remaking jewellery is not always a cheaper option than buying something new, but it is such a personal process!

No,  I don't do repairs/ adjustment work. If you want to adjust the length of your piece, I won't be able to help you. I

f you already have an ongoing commission with me and you need to repair another piece of jewellery, please let me know and I’ll see how I can help you. 

The design process takes around 2 weeks (depending on the complexity of the design). Once the design is approved, it usually takes from 8 weeks to make the piece.  If for some reason, you need to get your piece quicker for a special occasion, do let me know and I’ll see what I can do.

Yes I can! This will be at an extra cost. Once we discuss about what you would prefer, I can start working on the next set of design.

Each piece is unique and made to order for each of my customers. However, I can make a similar piece, with different material or stones and with a slight change in the design. Just sent me a quick email with the design you like, the stones and metal and I will send you a quote.

It is great to get inspired by a piece. If you’ve seen a piece of jewellery that you really like online, please let us know what you like about it.  This is a great way to understand what you want, whether it’s the style and colour of the stone or the type of setting.

That said, I will not copy someone else’s work. If you’re looking to replicate exactly the piece that you’ve seen online, I recommend you to find the designer and order directly from them.