Cartier Silver Gold Openwork Rectangular Band Pavé-Set Diamonds Ring
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Jewellery on Yupoo: plating, weight and what photos cannot prove
Jewellery is small, photographed close, and almost impossible to judge for material from a screen. The honest approach is to buy for design, ask about plating, and keep expectations calibrated.
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What to ask a jewellery listing for
- Plating is a lifespanGold-plated brass and gold-filled are different products. Ask which, and how many microns.
- Clasp type mattersA lobster clasp that fails takes the pendant with it. Ask for a macro photo of the closure.
- Stone setting close-upProng work is visible. Glue is visible too, if you ask for the right angle.
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Jewellery on the storefront
Tiffany & Co. Silver Black Oval Bezel-Set Pendant Fine Link Chain Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Black Engraved Cursive Script Polished Metal Bands Ring
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Chanel White Beige Leather Upper Embossed Interlocking CC Logo Lifestyle Sneakers
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Hermès Oran Black and White Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
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Cartier Love Screw-Motif Polished Silver Bracelet
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Tiffany & Co. Return to Tiffany X Pavé Pendant Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Silver Engraved Script Logo Side-Set Single Diamond Ring
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Questions
Common jewellery questions
Can a photo prove the metal is real?
No. Alloy composition is not visible. Buy for design and treat the metal claim as a question for the listing.
What should I ask about plating?
Which process and how many microns. A seller who knows will answer; a reseller will hedge.
How do I keep a plated piece looking good?
Avoid perfume, sweat and friction. Plating fails at contact points long before it fails elsewhere.