Amethyst & Glass Bead Bracelet In Gold Plate

Exquisitely crafted, this delicate bracelet offers a timeless look with its beautiful glass and Amethyst beads. Pretty and stylish, it will make a stunning addition to your jewellery collection. Plated jewellery, as the name suggests, has a thin layer of precious metal over a base  metal (ie zinc alloy, brass, stainless steel). The layer of precious metal is usually between 0.175 to 0.5 microns (in comparison, a dollar bill is 200 microns). Since the precious metal layer is very thin, friction between your skin and the plated jewellery can slowly rub off the plating. Also, exposure to water, sweat, soap, perfume and other chemicals can cause the plating to fade.