Last month, after wearing my Mini Arches for two years consistently without any problems, I finally lost one of them. I didn’t think much of it since I have a few different pairs, until about two and a half weeks later. I was filling up gas at the station I frequent the most when I happened to look down—and there it was! A small gold Mini Arch lying on the ground.
I immediately checked my coat pockets and my ears, thinking it had just fallen out, but I was still wearing both earrings. Plus, I hadn’t worn that coat in months! As I bent down to pick it up, it was clear that it had been outside for a while—scratched up and slightly tarnished. Yet, to my amazement, it had survived Utah’s winter elements for three weeks and was still in great condition.
That moment reminded me exactly why I choose gold-filled over gold-plated materials!
Why Gold-Filled Wins Every Time:
✨ Durability: Gold-filled jewelry has 10x more gold than gold-plated, meaning it won’t scratch off easily. Gold-plated pieces, on the other hand, can start wearing away in less than a year with no way to save them!
✨ Affordable Quality: Gold-filled jewelry gives you the beauty and quality of gold without the hefty price tag. I charge only $28 for a pair of gold-filled Mini Arches, whereas an 18k gold version would cost at least $100. (And with gold currently at $2,900 an ounce, that’s a huge difference!)
✨ Tarnish Resistance: Unlike brass and bronze (which I love to work with), gold-filled jewelry doesn’t tarnish easily. Even after spending weeks in snow and salt, my Mini Arch barely tarnished!
✨ Hypoallergenic: Gold-filled jewelry won’t leave your ears feeling itchy or uncomfortable, making it a great option for sensitive skin.
This whole experience also reminded me why I offer my Lost Earring Policy—because life happens! Losing an earring is the worst, so I only charge $5 to replace any of my threader earrings.
So, if you don’t happen to find your lost earring at a gas station like I did, don’t worry—just replace it for only $5!