At Vibe, we offer both 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry. 14K gold is typically a pale yellow or golden color and is a good choice for everyday wear. The "k" in "karat" refers to a unit of measure used to determine the purity of gold. Pure gold, or 24K gold, is 100% gold. So, 14K gold is 58.5% gold, with the rest of the metal being an alloy that is added to make the gold stronger. The higher the percentage of gold, the softer the metal, which makes it less suitable for everyday wear. That's why many jewelers, including Vibe, choose to work with 14K gold.
Sterling silver is a more affordable metal that is widely used in jewelry. Our sterling silver is finished with rhodium to give it a more durable, tarnish-resistant finish. However, it's still important to keep your silver jewelry dry and to avoid exposing it to water, chemicals (such as hair spray and sunscreen), and chlorine. If your sterling silver jewelry does tarnish, it can be polished to restore its shine.