All you need to know about Betty Gold, a customer favorite.
Our beloved Gold Vermeil jewelry is made with solid sterling silver (.925) coated with a thick layer of 24k gold. We have created this option for you as a skin friendly alternative to (very expensive) solid gold. The trade-off is that these pieces do eventually have a natural fade from gold to silver.
Gold is a soft metal, so anything abrasive or chemically harsh will scratch or compromise the gold surface, leaving the silver base to show through over time. The coating’s lifespan will vary depending on how hard you wear it, but we find that most customers get about a year or two before the silver starts to show through.
Take off your Betty Rings for :
- Hand-heavy activities like weights, gardening, beachcombing, etc.
- Exposure to chlorinated water, as it can be incredibly damaging to the jewelry.
- Refrain from immersing any sea glass jewelry that is closed in the back (behind the glass), as water can get trapped inside and cause discoloration. Hand washing and showering is fine, just avoid immersion.
To keep your betty’s gleaming gold longer we’ve got options for you!
- Redip it – We can re-coat it in gold for half the original price..
- Recycle it – Send it back to us and get a small credit.
- Keep wearing it and let the silver show through over time, and enjoy it as a solid sterling piece.
- Tarnishing? – Rare, but if it happens, a quick wipe with a soft or well-worn polishing cloth usually does the trick.
We’ve been making our gold vermeil Jewelry since 2020, and have seen the durability of it, but we know that some of you may be ready for a re-dip or recycle by now!
We have a few more tricks to help you take care of your gold Betty’s!
Still have questions? Get in touch & we’ll be happy to help.
