Metals

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Gold

I use 14, 18 and 22 Karat yellow gold. The photo here gives you an idea of just some of the different ways gold is available. It comes is sheets, wire, tubes, and beads and findings. I stamp all pieces I make with the appropriate stamp, 14K, 18K and 22K.

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Silver

Sterling Silver is the American standard for silver jewelry. I use only sterling silver or fine silver (which is even higher quality silver than sterling and used for bezels only). I stamp them with either the .925 stamp or the word STERLING. That is always your assurance of the highest quality of materials. The photo illustrates just some of the ways Sterling Silver is available. There are sheets, textured sheets, tubes, wire, chain, beads and many more.