The silver jewellery at Venus Trine Mars is made from solid 925 sterling silver. There are things you can do to slow down the natural occurrence of silver tarnishing:

• When getting ready, put your jewellery on last (after sunscreen, makeup and perfume).

• Take off your item when washing hands, showering or preparing food.

• Store your piece in a closed jewellery box or in the tarnish resistant jewellery box your item will arrive in.

• Wipe down your piece regularly with your complementary silver polishing cloth. This will bring back the shiny silver colour.

There’s a lot of confusion online about gold-plated jewellery, with terms like “gold plating” and “flash plating” often used interchangeably. In reality, they are very different processes that result in very different levels of quality.

Gold-plated jewellery has long been celebrated in the fashion world for making the beauty and elegance of gold accessible to more people. Unlike flash plating, which uses an ultra-thin layer of low-carat gold (as little as 0.01 microns) - often resulting in quick fading and potential skin irritation - true gold plating uses a much thicker layer of high-quality gold, typically over a base of brass or silver. This not only gives a more lasting finish but also allows for hypoallergenic, comfortable wear.

At Venus Trine Mars, our pieces are plated with up to 1 micron of pure 18k or 20k recycled gold along with e-coating applied. This advanced treatment gives each item of jewellery a smooth flawless shield that guards against tarnish. Our gold vermeil pieces have up to 2.5 microns of pure gold applied - this is 5 times more gold than regular flash plating.

Gold-plated jewellery is not a compromise; it’s an intentional choice for those who want to enjoy timeless style, versatility, and the ability to explore new designs without the high cost of solid gold. With proper care, your gold-plated pieces will remain beautiful and radiant for years to come.