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ilove$ · Sep 1st, 2009, 11:52 AM

Does anyone know if it will tarnish, turn skin green, or cause allergic reactions? tia!

Greenstar · Sep 1st, 2009, 02:18 PM

18ct gold will not turn your skin green or cause reactions but Brass will!

papertiger · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:43 PM

Do you mean 18K gold plated brass? (otherwise disguised as 'vermicilli')

ilove$ · Sep 2nd, 2009, 09:40 AM

well I was looking to get this necklace but I don't want it if its going to tarnish...

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...9506/19506.jsp

elle tee · Sep 2nd, 2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by ilove$

well I was looking to get this necklace but I don't want it if its going to tarnish...

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...9506/19506.jsp

I have a JCrew bracelet in 18K gold plated brass, and yes, the gold plating has worn off in a couple places, and you can see tarnished brass. I know that brass can be polished, and I think that would make it look much better, I just haven't done it yet.

tiffanysilver · Sep 12th, 2009, 11:15 PM

Apart from gently worn fashion jewelry, vermeil jewelry is simply not acceptable.

Most likely the gold is a few microns thick and will wear off in less than a month of regular wear.

My advice is to invest in a small piece of gold for an enduring look, to consider silver if your budget won't allow gold, or to wear naked metals such as brass or copper with the foreknowledge that your piece will patina quickly yet evenly.

If you want a versatile and high-shine look precious is always the way to go.

But if you love it and you plan to wear it lightly than by all means go ahead! It's a very playful yet sophisticated design.

Sep 1st, 2009, 11:52 AM	#1
ilove$ OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 410	18k brass? Does anyone know if it will tarnish, turn skin green, or cause allergic reactions? tia!
ilove$ OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 410

Sep 2nd, 2009, 09:40 AM	#4
ilove$ OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 410	well I was looking to get this necklace but I don't want it if its going to tarnish... http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...9506/19506.jsp
ilove$ OP Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 410

Sep 12th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#6
tiffanysilver Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 39	Apart from gently worn fashion jewelry, vermeil jewelry is simply not acceptable. Most likely the gold is a few microns thick and will wear off in less than a month of regular wear. My advice is to invest in a small piece of gold for an enduring look, to consider silver if your budget won't allow gold, or to wear naked metals such as brass or copper with the foreknowledge that your piece will patina quickly yet evenly. If you want a versatile and high-shine look precious is always the way to go. But if you love it and you plan to wear it lightly than by all means go ahead! It's a very playful yet sophisticated design.
tiffanysilver Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 39

Sep 1st, 2009, 02:18 PM	#2
Greenstar Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 409	18ct gold will not turn your skin green or cause reactions but Brass will!

Sep 1st, 2009, 05:43 PM	#3
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,680	Do you mean 18K gold plated brass? (otherwise disguised as 'vermicilli')

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