A Guide to MYKA's Metals

2021-12-29

At MYKA we pride ourselves in handcrafting our jewels with quality metal selections and diamonds, designed with high standards of ethical responsibility in all steps. All of our jewellery is nickel-free, excluding selected 14k white gold products. Want to know what’s in your MYKA piece? Read on to discover what goes into the pieces you know and love.

Solid Gold

All of our solid gold pieces are available in 10k and 14k, yellow or white gold. Being a precious metal, solid gold will not oxidize or discolor. Our 14k white gold jewellery is finished with rhodium plating for extra shine and durability.

Care & Clean:

To maintain the shine of your solid gold pieces, gently soak the pieces using warm water and mild soap, then pat it dry with a clean, gentle cloth
Store your pieces in a safe, dry place when not worn

Diamonds

All of our lab diamonds are of high standards of purity and clarity. They are an ethical choice because they do not require mining, as well as can be tracked from production to product.

Care & Clean:

Using warm water, mild-free soap to clean your diamond to ensure it maintains its shine.
Store your diamond jewellery in a safe and dry place

18K Gold Vermeil

With a .925 sterling silver base, all of our gold vermeil pieces are coated with real 18k gold, with five times more coating than the usual gold plating process. Vermeil is a high-quality and affordable alternative to solid gold pieces. Being extra durable, they are made to last longer.

Care & Clean:

To clean your gold vermeil jewellery, wash it with a small amount of gentle dish soap and warm water. Rinse well and use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to softly wipe your piece to clean.
Always remove your gold vermeil jewellery before showering or exercising.
Apply creams and perfumes before wearing your gold vermeil piece.
Make sure to store your gold vermeil jewellery without direct contact with other jewellery.

Gold Plating

All of our gold-plated pieces are plated with 18k gold over different base metals including 925 sterling silver and brass. All of our gold-plated jewellery is designed with an 18k solid gold layer to ensure our jewels are of high quality.

Care & Clean:

To clean your gold-plated jewellery, dip a soft brush into a bowl of warm soap water. Gently clean your jewellery with the brush, rinse well, and pat dry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
Remove your gold-plated jewels before applying deodorant, creams, or perfumes.
We do recommend removing your gold-plated jewellery before showering, exercising, or washing your hands.
Store your plated jewellery where it won’t rub against other hard substances to prevent scratching.

Premium Silver

Tarnish-resistant silver with a natural brightness and lustrous shine, our 940 premium silver is a hypoallergenic metal as it has less copper on the surface and no nickel content. 940 premium silver is an alloy made of 94% pure silver and 6% metal alloy.

Care & Clean:

To clean your premium silver pieces, mix mild soap with warm water to clean. Rinse in cool water and gently rub with a soft cloth until dry.
We do recommend removing your sterling silver jewellery before showering, exercising, or washing your hands, as sterling silver may oxidize over time.
Your silver jewellery should be stored in an airtight box to prevent oxidization.

Sterling Silver

925 sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% metal alloy. All of our sterling silver pieces are stamped with “925”. Some of our pieces are finished with a layer of rhodium and others are finished with .999 silver, known for their extra durability.

Care & Clean:

Tarnishing is a natural reaction of sterling silver. To prevent tarnishing, we recommend you store your silver jewellery in an airtight box and to remove when engaging in showering, exercising, or washing your hands.
Regular wear of MYKA sterling silver jewellery can also prevent tarnishing. The oils in your skin can actually help prevent the chemical reaction that causes tarnish.
To clean your sterling silver pieces, mix mild soap with warm water to clean. Rinse in cool water and gently rub with a soft cloth until dry.

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