You will often find a section in our listings that says something like “up to 30 grams of (X Metal) depending on finger size”. Different gold alloys and karats (the gold’s purity) will have an effect on weight. different finishing techniques and of course, the ring sizes will all impact the final weight. Your ring or pendant may weight less or your ring/pendant may weight more. Handcrafted products will always have a variance to their production. It’s just part of what makes them unique!
“Blackened” metals:
There is no such thing as “black gold” at least not outside of a lab and that unusual concoction falls apart to the touch. When we refer to “Black Gold” or platinum/sterling/palladium etc, we are referring to a surface treatment that darkens the metal. We use eight different techniques depending on the metal and the finish to achieve a darkened appearance so each combination of finish, and type of blackening will result in anything ranging from an antiqued appearance to a gunmetal finish to a spectral diffused anthracite. Monitors and settings affect how these finishes appear on your screen and can vary from piece to piece so if there is a particular look you wish to achieve, please tell us!
Blackened finishes do wear over time to reveal the metal beneath and this natural aging is part of the charm of the finish-like a favorite pair of jeans breaking in. DeMer can always re-finish and re-blacken your piece for you down the line as it wears for a nominal cost depending on the original blackening.
You will often find a section in our listings that says something like “up to 30 grams of (X Metal) depending on finger size”. Different gold alloys and karats (the gold’s purity) will have an effect on weight. different finishing techniques and of course, the ring sizes will all impact the final weight. Your ring or pendant may weight less or your ring/pendant may weight more. Handcrafted products will always have a variance to their production. It’s just part of what makes them unique!
“Blackened” metals:
There is no such thing as “black gold” at least not outside of a lab and that unusual concoction falls apart to the touch. When we refer to “Black Gold” or platinum/sterling/palladium etc, we are referring to a surface treatment that darkens the metal. We use eight different techniques depending on the metal and the finish to achieve a darkened appearance so each combination of finish, and type of blackening will result in anything ranging from an antiqued appearance to a gunmetal finish to a spectral diffused anthracite. Monitors and settings affect how these finishes appear on your screen and can vary from piece to piece so if there is a particular look you wish to achieve, please tell us!
Blackened finishes do wear over time to reveal the metal beneath and this natural aging is part of the charm of the finish-like a favorite pair of jeans breaking in. DeMer can always re-finish and re-blacken your piece for you down the line as it wears for a nominal cost depending on the original blackening.
