STUDIO & PROCESS
Unlike casted jewelry which is convenient for mass production, each piece of Agapé Artisan Jewelry is hand fabricated from beginning to end using solid gold, 14k gold fill and fine and sterling silver.
The process involves cutting, forming, hammering, shaping, sanding, soldering, pre-polishing, tumbling, gem-setting and final polishing.
Gold fill: the sweet spot between luxury and affordability
Most of my settings are crafted in durable gold-filled and sterling silver metals so you can enjoy the heirloom look of fine jewelry at an accessible, real-world price.
WHAT IS 14K GOLD FILLED?
the highest quality alternative to solid gold
“Gold-filled” is a USA industry standard that legally requires 1/20th, or 5% pure gold by weigh,t which is pressure bonded over a core of high quality jeweler’s brass. There is no nickel in gold filled jewelry, so anyone can wear it without worries of allergic reaction. Gold filled has 100% more gold and significantly more valuable than gold plating. Like solid gold, it is tarnish resistant, does not flake or rub off, does not turn colors and will last a lifetime.
SOURCING GEMS & PEARLS
The majority of gems used in Agapé jewelry are hand selected from the annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show - the largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world. All gemstones and pearls are sourced from only renowned and trusted suppliers worldwide to ensure high quality, vibrant color, exceptional clarity and precise cut.
