Our Materials
At WMBC, we ensure premium quality for our jewelry that can be found similar to leading jewelry luxury brands without the luxury mark-up. Learn more about the materials we use in our jewelry:
Standard Jewelry Line
S925 Sterling silver
S925 Sterling silver is a hallmark material of quality jewelry. Made up of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, it represents a perfect balance between beauty and practical durability required for everyday wear.
Rhodium
For all our silver tone pieces, we coat them with a layer of rhodium, which is a rare, precious metal that improves the appearance, durability and resistance to tarnishing for white gold, sterling silver and platinum jewelry.
Gold Vermeil
Gold vermeil is a premium type of jewelry made by plating a thick layer of real gold over a solid sterling silver base. At WMBC, we use either 14K, 18K or 24K gold with plating of at least 2.5-3 microns thick, which is significantly thicker than just regular gold-plated jewelry (around 1-1.5 micron thick) in the market, making our jewelry much more durable and outlasting.
Moissanite
Moissanite is a gemstone composed of silicon carbide (SIC) that gives of extraordinary brilliance and fire. It's refractive index exceeds that of diamond. Therefore if we were to put Moissanite and Diamond side by side, it is almost indifferentiable to a human eye. At WMBC, all lab-grown diamonds are certified with Gemological Research Association (GRA) certification and we uses only grade D (colourless) clarity.
Fine Jewelry Line
Solid gold
Solid gold is the ultimate luxury material, a rare precious metal that does not oxidize or discolor. Gold purity can be measured in karats (K). At WMBC fine jewelry line, we offer a selection of 14K, 18K or 24K pure gold.
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Karat
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Gold Content
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Common Use
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24K
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99.9% pure gold
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Mostly for investment purpose; may be too soft for most jewelry
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22K
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91.7% gold
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High-end fine jewelry
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18K
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75.0% gold
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Fine jewelry, international premium standard
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14K
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58.3% gold
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Durable everyday jewelry
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10K
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41.7% gold
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Entry-level solid gold; most durable, least pure
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Lab-grown Diamond
Lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. It is chemically, physically and optically identical to a mined diamond but composed entirely of carbon atoms arranged in diamond cubic structure. They are not simulants like moissanite or other gemstones but are genuine diamonds. At WMBC, all lab-grown diamonds are certified with the International Gemological Institute (IGI) certification.
