PearlsNSilver Tulip Pearl Earrings 14K White Gold Over Sterling Silver Hypoallergenic

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Frequently Asked Questions by Our Customers:1. What is 14K Over .925 sterling silver? Pure silver is too soft to make jewelry. Sterling silver is an alloy made with pure silver and other metals depending on the manufacturer. In 1000 parts of the alloy, there are 925 parts that are pure silver (.999 silver), and 75 parts are other metal, which mostly is copper. This is why sterling silver is also called .925 silver. You will see the .925 or S925 stamp on an area of the jewelry. When 14 to 18 karate gold is coated on top of the sterling silver, it becomes 14K or 18K over sterling silver. 2. Why does sterling silver tarnish? Pure silver does not tarnish. Copper does. When a piece of sterling silver is exposed to oxygen, it changes into a yellowish color. This is also called oxidized silver. That is the copper that is tarnishing. When a piece of sterling silver is worn, the human body oil reacts with copper, combined with oxygen, it then appears to be blackish color. However, when there is a layer of gold coated on top of the sterling silver, it seals up the silver and thus prevent the silver from tarnishing. 3. How to maintain my pearls? Pearls are organic being. Chemicals including normal household cleaning products, perfume would damage the pearl luster in the long run. Follow the rule of “Last on, first off” - put your fine jewelry on last in your dressing up process, and take them off the first thing when you come home. Do not shower or swim with your fine jewelry on. This would help to prolong your pearls "bright" life. Brought to you by Pearl N Silver Fine Jewerly- Gemological Institute of America Alumni. Look Good, Feel Good with Pearls N Silver Fine Jewelry! * Check the details by hovoring your mouse over the picture above.