SALT by SK || Del Mar Bangle

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The Del Mar bangle was inspired from our time in San Diego where I made the very first one. It's hand forged from 14K gold filled metal and finished with a shiny, hammered finish. A tiny logo tag is included. They are sold individually but they look great stacked. The first photo shows two Del Mar bangles with Ocean Eyes and Puka 3mm stretch bracelets.

S I Z I N G

Bangles are sized differently from other bracelets because they need to be large enough to go over your hand. Measure all the way around the widest part of your hand (at the knuckles). When measuring, bring your thumb over to your pinky as if you were putting on the bangle.

If you don't have a measuring tape, you can use a string and then measure it against a ruler. If in doubt, size up. The size measurement listed is the circumference. You may want to choose a size a little bit bigger than the measurement that you get, in order to get it off and on comfortably. 

C A R E  I N F O 

Although gold filled is durable and water-safe, it's still best to avoid harsh chemicals. You can clean gold filled with dish soap and water. For a quick shine, use a soft polishing cloth. Wear with care and store separately from other jewelry to avoid scratches.

You can also occasionally use a polishing pad to remove light scratches. Too much abrasive polishing can remove gold and expose the underlying layer of brass.

ABOUT GOLD FILLED

Gold filled is not the same as gold plated. It is much better quality and contains a higher percentage of gold. We use 14/20 GF which means the purity of the gold is 14K and the amount of gold is 1/20th of the overall weight (or 5%). Gold filled raw materials are made by applying a sheet of 14K gold to an underlying brass core using heat and pressure. Things like chain, closures, and some diecut stampings (like our St. Christopher charm) can then be made with gold filled metal. You will see many cast 3D charms and pendants being marketed as gold filled, but its not possible due to nature of gold filled and the way it is manufactured. Those are plated items being sold under the wrong name. Our items aren't stamped but we purchase the metals from reputable US manufacturers and we are knowledgeable about what we're selling because we care. ♥︎