Looking after Gold

make your gold NEW AGAIN...

18ct Yellow Gold necklace from Karin Tremonti's Original Collection - 77 grams of pure 18ct Gold, created exclusively by Karin Tremonti and set against Cuttlefish pieces. A labour of love and luxury! $13,000

 Fine Jewellery does not stand on its own, and even the best of designs can do with a clean once in a while. At Tremonti Fine Gems and Jewellery we deal with and create fine 18ct Gold designs, which, if you click here and read our article on Gold carat weights, means that it will not tarnish, blacken or stain. But if you are dealing with lower carat weights, especially the 9ct Gold designs favoured by commercial stores, you will find your Jewellery needing a new lease on life. Here's how to clean your Gold Jewellery at home:

You Will Need:

• Dishwashing detergent
• Small bowl or cooking pan
• Toothbrush (ensure it has soft bristles)
• Soft cloth

The Cleaning Process:

1. Close the drain of the sink or insert a strainer into the drain. The last thing you want is to see your precious jewelry slipping down the drain! (You can even put your Jewellery if it is very dirty in a pan and put it to the boil - as long as your Jewellery has no Emeralds in its design, as this will ruin them!)
2. Fill the bowl with warm water. (Alternatively you can run it under the tap)
3. Add a small squirt of dishwashing detergent.
4. Place the gold piece in the solution and allow it to soak.
5. Use the soft brush to gently scrub away dirt and build-up.
6. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
7. Dry with a soft cloth.

Be very mindful of the Gemstones or Diamonds included in your design, however. Some are not made to be immersed in water for long. Also if your design is Pave' set (glued/adhesed to the design), make sure you do not immerse this section in the water, as cheaper non-Tremonti designs especially may break the glue!

You can keep your Jewellery in even better condition if you clean them with a soft cloth (preferably a Jewellery cloth) after use. Also make sure not to store the jewellery with anything sharp, and make sure your brush is very soft - remember that gold is soft and can be damaged if you do not take proper care of it!

18ct Yellow Gold Earrings with White Diamonds from Karin Tremonti's Original collection - 10 grams of pure 18ct Gold created exclusively by Karin Tremonti and hand-cast on cuttlefish pieces. A labour of love and luxury! $1,750

But easiest of all - bring in your Gold jewellery and we will clean it specially for you with the care, safety and quality of a master fine Jewellery boutique.

All of Tremonti's designs come with a guarantee - free cleaning at any time with given notice (drop off/pick up only)

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18 carat VS 9 carat Gold

18ct vs 9ct gold

Learn about what you're really wearing...

There are many myths and stories surrounding 9 carat Gold, the most often heard being that 9 carat Gold is harder than 18 carats - but this is not true! Both Golds have the same softness - it is in fact another important factor that separates 18 carat gold from 9 carat Gold.

"Pure" Gold is very rare, and is usually inappropriate in Jewellerymaking as it is extremely soft. Commercial Gold jewellery is typically an alloy, with the amount and type of other materials added to the Gold determining the final carat (gold content) of the finished alloy. Alloys can also contribute to the colours of Golds - Rose or White - so they're not just a practical addition!

24 carat means it is pure gold - 1000 parts gold - this is very rare and makes the jewellery very delicate and breakable.

Just a small slice of Karin Tremonti's Original collection, exclusively featuring 18 carat Gold and luscious Diamonds and Gemstones. From $1,750

 18 carat gold is Karin Tremonti's speciality, and is made of 750 parts Gold to every thousand - 75% combined with an alloy. It stands apart from lower carat weights as it is strong, beautiful, durable and - most importantly - does not tarnish, corrode or react with the wearer's skin. This is the carat weight for Jewellery that will stand the test of love and time.
18 carat Gold is typically made up of 75.1% of pure Gold, 15.97% Silver & 8.93% Copper (the Silver and Copper ratios may vary)

14 Carat gold is 585 parts Gold to every thousand, and does not tarnish as much as 9ct gold, but is still not as pure and durable as 18ct Gold.
14 carat Gold is typically made up of 58.6% Gold, 5.43% Silver & 35.97% Copper (the Silver and Copper ratios may vary)

Tremonti prefers to exclusively stock mostly 18ct Gold, so this 9ct one-off White Gold Huggie Earring is just $195!

9 carat gold is only made from 375 parts gold to every thousand and only 37.5% of it is pure. And - you guessed it - it has the tendancy to tarnish, corrode and react with the wearer's skin. Most commercial stores will stock 9 carat gold because it is cheap - and while the designs can be beautiful, they need constant maintainence. If you get any skin allergies, 9 carat gold often reacts poorly against the skin. 9 carat gold Jewellery can also be more brittle than 18 carat gold designs, so the wear and tear they can go through is also significantly less. It is certainly not the Gold to pass the test of time!
9 carat gold is typically made up of 37.6% Gold, 10.3% Silver and 52.1% Copper & Zinc (the Silver, Copper & Zinc ratios may vary)

18ct White and Rose Gold Ring from Karin Tremonti's Classic Collection, with a 0.93ct Cognac center Diamond and White diamonds. $8,840

At Tremonti we offer primarily 18 carat Gold. We want our Jewellery to stand the test of time, and as one of Karin Tremonti's most popular projects is designing specialised custom wedding rings for her loved-up clients, by using 18 carat Gold she seals the wishes and hopes for a long and loving relationship in every design.

18ct Yellow Gold Earrings from Karin Tremonti's Original Collection, 35 grams of 18ct Gold with Freshwater Pearls and white Diamonds in a clip-on design. $10,625

Jewellerymaking is Karin Tremonti's passion, and a material that is both durable and accessible to all is the only way to achieve her dream. Why not make it part of your own?

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Gold - A brief history

all that glitters... is GOLD

Common name: Gold

Latin Name: Aurum

Chemical Symbol: Au

 A Brief History

Gold was first found in its natural nugget form thousands of years ago. With a soft quality and a gleam that shines bright like the sun, it isn't hard to see what drew the first people to appreciate Gold as a luxurious item and symbol of power...

100 grams of 18ct Yellow Gold combined with polished Ebony and studded with Cognac Diamonds - sleek, smooth and comfortable style. $12,000

It is believed that Gold jewellery was first created in either ancient Bulgaria or ancient Southern Iraq (both are placed during similar time periods) over 5000 years ago. Early civilisations associated Gold with gods and power, with Gold often being reserved for shrines, idols or royal materials, as well as rich and sought-after jewellery and adornments.

Gold has always been valuable to humans, even before it was used as currency. Gold was so valuable that people began trading and bartering with it, with Greece becoming the first country in the world to use Gold as currancy, mining the earth and water for Gold for thousands of years.

 

But don't get excited! Australian Gold coins nowerdays are just made from Aluminum Bronze. If you want real Gold, you'll have to take a trip to see the golden girls at the Tremonti Studio-Gallery!

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