Are Chamilia and Biagi beads hollow or are they plated?
Chamilia and Biagi beads are made of solid .925 sterling silver and solid14K or 18K gold. Chamilia and Biagi never use silver or gold plating over a base metal like copper, brass, or stainless steel. The hallmarks of .925 for sterling silver and 14K or 18K for gold are stamped into each bead and are your assurance of the purity of the metal. • How do I clean my European bead bracelet? We recommend cleaning your bracelet with a soft jeweler’s cloth to keep it looking its best. Perfumes, lotions, and body oils may dull the luster of your bracelet and may be safely removed in a bath of warm soapy water or in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. Never use liquid or paste silver cleaners as these contain chemicals which may remove the oxidation that gives many of the beads their beautiful detail. Care should be taken not to expose your bracelet to the chlorine used in swimming pools and hot tubs as this may chemically alter your sterling silver jewelry and remove its anti-tarnish finish.
