Gold plated = nickel rash waiting to happen. Thin coatings wear off in 3-6 months, exposing cheap base metals that cause 80% of jewellery allergies. Xazina sells solid metals only-no plating, no risk, lifetime wear.
The Coating Trap: What You're Really Buying
"14K Gold Plated": 1-5 microns gold over NICKEL/BRASS
"Gold Filled": 1/20th gold (still plated base)
"Sterling Silver Plated": Silver over NICKEL
"Rhodium Plated": White gold coating (wears in 6 months)
Wear timeline:
Month 1: Shiny luxury
Month 4: Yellow edges
Month 7: Green rash (copper/nickel exposed)
Month 12: Tarnished base metal
Skin Danger Signs (Spot Plating Early)
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Genuine Solid |
Fake Coated |
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Consistent color |
Base metal shows at edges |
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Heavy for size |
Feather-light |
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No tarnish |
Green/black corrosion |
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Smooth wear |
Flaking/peeling |
Dead Giveaway Hallmarks
✅ SOLID GOLD: "14K" "18K" "750" inside band
✅ PLATINUM: "PT950" "PLAT"
✅ STERLING: "925" "STER"
✅ TITANIUM: "TI" "GR5"
❌ PLATED: "GP" "GF" "GEP" "HGE" "PLATED"
❌ FAKE: "18K" too big, no stamp, logo only
Xazina Solid Metal Guarantee
No plating. Ever.
PLATINUM: 95% pure, medical grade
18K GOLD: 75% pure, palladium white only
TITANIUM: Implant grade 23
316L STEEL: Surgical grade
925 SILVER: Lab-tested purity
Lifetime policy: If plating appears = full refund + replacement.
The Magnet Test (30 Seconds)
✓ Gold/Platinum/Silver = NO magnetic attraction
✗ Sticks = BASE METAL (steel/nickel/cheap alloy)
Pro move: Test clasp + back (where plating wears first).
Price Reality Check
"Solid 18K diamond pendant": $1,800+
"14K plated lookalike": $89 → NICKEL GUARANTEED
Rule: If solid precious metal price seems cheap = it's plated.
Skin Reaction Timeline
Day 3: Mild redness (coating thinning)
Day 10: Itchy rash (nickel exposed)
Day 21: Blisters (heavy corrosion)
Day 30: Remove → heals in 7-10 days
Xazina advantage: Solid metals = zero wear, zero rash.
Safe Shopping Checklist
✅ Reputable jeweler (physical store > marketplace)
✅ Karat stamp visible inside band/clasp
✅ Heavy weight for size
✅ Magnet test passes
✅ Alloy disclosure (palladium white gold only)
✅ Lifetime warranty against plating
White Gold Plating Disaster
Traditional white: Gold + NICKEL + rhodium coat
Month 6: Rhodium gone → yellow/nickel exposed → RASH
Fix: $150 re-plate yearly (temporary)
Xazina: 18K PALLADIUM WHITE GOLD = permanent, safe
Solid = skin-safe forever. Xazina's lab-tested metals + lab-grown diamonds = investment you'll wear daily without regret. No coatings. No compromises. No rashes.
