100x more gold than gold plated jewelry

Two things set our jewelry apart from gold-plated:

a thicker gold layer and how it’s made.

1. Thicker Gold Layer:
   Rays & Riches jewelry has a gold layer that's 100 times thicker than gold-plated and makes up at least 5% of its weight.

2. Better Manufacturing:
   Gold-filled is made using heat and pressure, not chemicals like gold-plated jewelry.

Therefore it's:

• Eco-Friendly 
• Higher Quality: Waterproof, long-lasting, and hypoallergenic.

Designed & Handmade in Italy

We make our jewelry for modern women like you, who live consciously and seek jewelry that reflects their unique style.

Designed and made in Italy, each piece draws inspiration from the beauty of nature and the power of love.

Our designs celebrate the interconnectedness of life, the sacredness of nature and the beauty of being human.

Our values guide every step of our process, because we understand that true beauty can never be created at the expense of people or the environment.

Handmade with devotion, our jewelry may bear imperfections, but it's these very imperfections that breathe life and character into each piece, making it as unique and exceptional as the women who wear it.

Sustainable Metals, Gemstones & Pearls

At Rays & Riches, we're on a mission to create stunning and sustainable jewelry, rooted in our respect for all life and a profound understanding of its interconnectedness.

Our gemstones, sourced ethically from repurposed jewelry, embody this commitment. By reusing existing gems, we contribute to a circular economy, reducing carbon emissions and sidestepping the negative impacts of conventional gemstone mining.

Emphasizing our commitment, even our pearls are repurposed, as conventionally farmed pearls significantly fall short of being truly sustainable.

Our dedication extends to the precious metals. We use ethically sourced gold-filled metals, which are made without the use of chemicals, last much longer than gold plated metals and can be recycled infinitely, moving away from fast fashion and contributing to a circular economy instead.

With every piece we create, we aim to showcase the beauty of sustainable jewelry, a reflection of our love for the Earth and our belief in the importance of ethical, responsible practices.

Rays & Riches Jewelry - Waterproof And Safe For Sensitive Skin

A Short Overview

• Because our jewelry has a much thicker layer of gold than gold-plated jewelry, it can last for years, potentially decades, depending on how you wear and care for it.

• The gold layer is 5% of the total weight, so thicker parts of the jewelry have more gold and tend to be more durable than delicate pieces.

• Like on any other material, scratches will show. Fine scratches make surfaces look dull. Deep scratches may reach the base layer and darken, especially with rings (exposed to more wear) or delicate pieces. However, due to the bonding process, the gold layer won’t chip and flake off like it does with gold-plated jewelry.

• Rays & Riches jewelry is waterproof and the gold layer won't flake off when exposed to water.

• Tarnishing can occur with continued exposure to moisture, but with regular care and cleaning, you can minimize this and maintain your jewelry's shine.

While I can’t make any guarantees about how long each piece will last, I can share from my own experience that Rays & Riches jewelry can hold up beautifully with the right care.

I invite you to check out some of my content on social media, where I compare rings I've worn for over a year with how they looked when new. You’ll see that even with regular wear, they can maintain their shine and appearance for quite a long time.

For a more in-depth explanation about what to expect from our jewelry, you can continue reading here.

Care for your Rays & Riches jewelry

Best practices to keep your jewelry looking new for longer.

-Your new jewelry should be stored in a cool, dark, dry place.

-Always make sure your jewelry is clean and dry before putting it away.

-Store your silver and gold-filled jewelry separate from each other and away from jewelry made from cheaper metals, to avoid the metals reacting with each other.

-Regularly use a soft cloth to wipe away dirt, sweat, chemicals etc.

- Avoid exposing your jewelry to skin care products, soaps, detergents and perfumes.  

- Remove your jewelry before doing high impact physical exercise and before entering salt or chlorinated water.

-To deep-clean your jewelry let it soak in a bowl with warm water and a few drops of mild dish-soap. Check wether eventual gemstones are waterproof and make sure to rinse it off afterwards and dry it thoroughly . 

Gold fill is highly resistant to tarnish but still benefits from regular cleaning and polishing.

Removing tarnish is quick and easy with the anti-tarnish-polishing cloth that comes with every order over 50€ or you can get it here.

What is tarnishing? Read more about it here  

A note on gemstones.

Most gemstones in our collection are waterproof and safe to clean with diluted, mild dishwashing soap, although plain water is usually sufficient. An exception are porous or soft gemstones like coral, turquoise and amber.
We recommend to regularly wipe your gemstones clean with a soft cloth and only use water&soap when absolutely necessary and never with soft & porous gemstones. 

Pearls and Coral should only be wiped with a moist soft cloth.

Find your ring size here.