About Special Metals
Joyful Little Sparks Earrings are all made from high quality surgical stainless steel and optional gold plating, which is considered hypoallergenic and great for most skin types.
However, I can now cater for even the most sensitive skin types with special metal options!
Steps to customise your earrings
1. Add any dangle or statement Earrings to cart (unfortunately I am not able to offer customisation on studs).
2. Add your chosen special metal component to cart.
3. Leave a comment describing which earrings in your cart you would like to customise.
Types of Special Metals on Offer
Gold Vermeil
Thickest Layer of Gold
Higher Cost.
Gold vermeil is a high-quality, luxurious metal that's perfect for those who want the look of solid gold at a more affordable price. It's made by plating the base metal with a thick layer of gold, typically at least 10 karats and 2.5 microns thick. This gives it the beautiful shine and rich color of gold, while the sterling silver base provides durability and strength. Gold vermeil jewelry is perfect for anyone who loves gold but wants a more budget-friendly option that still feels premium and long-lasting.
Gold Filled
Thick Layer of Gold
High Cost
Gold-filled jewelry offers the beauty and elegance of solid gold, but at a more accessible price. It’s made by bonding a thick layer of gold to a base metal, usually brass, using heat and pressure. The gold layer is much thicker than gold plating—about 100 times thicker—which gives it a lasting, durable finish that won’t wear off easily. Gold-filled jewelry is hypoallergenic, making it a fantastic choice for people with sensitive skin.
Sterling Silver
92.5% Pure Silver
More affordable
Sterling silver is a classic, timeless metal known for its beautiful shine and durability. Made of 92.5% pure silver, it’s alloyed with a small amount of other metalsto give it added strength and resilience. This makes sterling silver perfect for everyday wear because it holds up well over time while maintaining its polished appearance. It’s also hypoallergenic, making it a great option for those with sensitive skin.
Surgical Stainless Steel
Metal Alloy
Cost Effective
Surgical stainless steel (316L) is a high-quality, corrosion-resistant metal often used in medical instruments and implants, making it an excellent choice for jewelry as well. It’s a type of stainless steel that's highly durable, resistant to rust, and hypoallergenic, which makes it ideal for people with sensitive skin.
Gold Plated
Thinnest Layer of Gold
Cost Effective
Gold-plated jewelry over a surgical stainless steel base combines the elegance of gold with the strength and durability of stainless steel. The piece features a thin layer of high-quality gold applied over the sturdy, corrosion-resistant surgical stainless steel, offering a luxurious gold finish without the high price tag of solid gold.
Clip on Earring Customisation
Joyful Little Sparks Earrings can all now be customised for those without ear piercings with clip on attachments.
Steps to customise your earrings
1. Add any earrings to cart.
2. Add your chosen clip on component to cart.
3. Leave a comment describing which earrings in your cart you would like to customise.