HOW LONG UNTIL I RECEIVE MY ORDER?

Each piece is handmade from start to finish by me. This is a one woman operation, so please allow at least two weeks for the creative process on any “made-to-order” items from the shop.
however, items listed as “one-of-a-kind” are available to ship within two to three business days.  all payments must clear your account before shipment is made. Shipping on custom orders will vary.

material questions:

What is Gold-Filled? Gold-filled is a United States layered gold product that is gaining popularity throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. It is a quality material that is common in all types of jewelry. The product is easy to care for and will usually maintain its golden shine for a lifetime.

Gold-filled is constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers’ brass. A gold alloy is then bonded to one or both surfaces of the brass core with heat and pressure. Unlike plated (aka electroplated or "dipped") metals, Gold-filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. This 5% is then described by the karatage of the gold alloy. Our Gold-filled items are 14kt gold-filled. 14k Gold-filled products are identified as 14/20 Gold-filled; alternatively, 14kt Gold-Filled is also acceptable.

So, What is Gold Plate? – Gold plating is a miniscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base. The plating does not compose any measurable proportion of the products total weight. It is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will generally wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product. It does not stand up to heat, water or wear over time.

(Bonus note: Gold Plate is not to be confused with "Vermeil" (pronounced vehr-MAY), which is a thicker level of gold plating over sterling silver rather than a base metal. To truly qualify as Vermeil, the plating should be a minimum of 2.5 microns thick and always over sterling silver.)

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY JEWELRY?  

Please visit the dedicated jewelry care page of this website.

WILL YOU REFINISH MY PIECE?

Yes, upon request, I can refinish your item should it tarnish or lose its patina.  Besides shipping charges, there will be no fee for this service.

DO YOU RESIZE RINGS?

Yes, I will resize most rings bought through the shop.  However, some rings, due to how they were created, may not be able to be resized.  If this should occur, please email me and we can go over other options.  If resizing is available, a $20-$40 fee will be charged, plus shipping.  Only rings from Keta Handmade will be resized.

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