SMUK Jewellery Materials | Honest Craft on Silver & Gold
What makes this price the right price?
Everything built on Silver 925 or gold
Every piece of SMUK jewellery is built on Sterling Silver 925 or solid gold. Even pieces finished with white gold, rhodium, 18K gold plating or 14K gold are always Silver 925 on the inside — the layer closest to your skin.
- Kind to sensitive skin Because the base that touches your skin is Silver 925, the risk from nickel or brass is kept to a minimum.
- Built to last Compared with common alloy bases, it resists tarnish and wear, staying beautiful for longer.
- Honest about materials We use only materials whose make-up is clear.
We never use jewellery built on anything other than Silver 925 or gold — no brass, no surgical steel (316L).
Why this price?
Two pieces can look alike, yet their value differs greatly depending on the materials and the making. At SMUK, beyond the specs listed in the product details, we care about telling you why a piece costs what it costs.
Origin, whether a stone is treated, the purity of the metal, the work that goes into the making. When you choose knowing the reasons behind the price, every purchase comes with real peace of mind.
Every yen you pay
turns into real value.
Department-store quality, at the most honest price we can offer. Without stretching your budget, you can still meet something genuine, made to be treasured for years — that's the new way of buying jewellery SMUK is working toward.
Plating & coating — and why thickness matters
We also offer jewellery finished with white gold, K14 / K18 gold or rhodium, but the base is always Silver 925. The surface finish may change; the honesty of the foundation never does.
Silver 925 coated with white gold or rhodium. A clear, platinum-like white shine that also helps prevent tarnish.
Silver 925 coated with 14K / 18K gold. The warmth of gold, with the reassurance of a Silver 925 base.
Even among "gold plating," the thickness of the coating greatly affects how long the colour and finish last. Thin plating fades and wears off sooner; thicker plating keeps its beauty far longer. SMUK designs with thickness and purity in mind — not price alone.
18K gold plating is Silver 925 coated with 18K gold — the shine of gold, easily enjoyed, with the reassurance of the base. 14K solid gold, on the other hand, is gold throughout, so there's no coating to wear away and no worry of tarnish. For those who want to wear the same piece for years.
Materials comparison
The hand of the artisan, and the design you're looking for
Each piece of SMUK jewellery is finished, one by one, by skilled artisans. A making that draws out the best of the material, built for everyday wear. Not cutting corners even where it can't be seen is what makes a piece you can love for years.
"I'm looking for a design like this." "Something special, for someone dear." If you have a request like this, we'd love to hear it — SMUK also offers made-to-order and customisation consultations, within what we're able to do.
For the design you're looking for or any special request, please feel free to reach out via our contact page.
Know the material, keep it for years
Every SMUK piece is built on silver or gold and finished by the hand of an artisan. Jewellery you can truly understand before you buy — that's the honesty we'll keep.
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