a written note:

dreamily fluttering through summer blooms, this delicate gold butterfly necklace is on a journey of small and meaningful moments. a great gift for anyone about to embark on a new journey. wear alone or layer with other necklaces.

artisan notes

 ⋮ 12mm butterfly charm

 ⋮ made by hand charm

 ⋮ 14k gold filled

 ⋮ 18-20" extended sparkly 14k goldfilled chain

 ⋮ lobster clasp closure

handmade with love in toronto

what is gold filled?

gold filled is a process where 14k - 18k sheets of solid gold are heat bonded to a base metal of either brass or copper. this process makes gold filled materials stronger, more durable and resistant to tarnishing. gold filled materials have a value of 5% its weight in gold over gold plated materials which have a value of 0.05% of its weight in gold. the life span of gold filled pieces ranges anywhere between 10-30 years with proper care.

why gold filled for pendant necklaces?

gold filled sheets are used to create your pendants/charms because it allows for creating more substantial pieces in gold at a lesser cost to solid gold. this way you get the luxurious look, feel and wear of solid gold at a price point that is more affordable and a step up from gold plated and/or costume jewelry. with that said if you are interested in having a pendant/charm created in 10k, 14k or 18k solid gold, then let's have chat at customerservice@andjules.com