Base metal
The metal beneath the finish, and its specified alloy or fineness.
MATERIALS & TRACEABILITY
Metal, coating, stone and component each shape the feel of a piece. Clear specifications and relevant records help you choose with understanding.
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Begin with the base metal and alloy specification. Silver, gold and brass need different development, finishing and inspection decisions. Confirm the composition and terminology for the ordered style.
The metal beneath the finish, and its specified alloy or fineness.
Intended use, destination market and relevant restricted-substance or nickel-release assessment.
A finish is more than a color name. Agree the coating material, process, target appearance, relevant thickness where specified, and the way it will be checked.
Plated gold, gold vermeil and solid gold have different meanings. Use only the description supported by the actual base metal, coating specification and applicable market requirements.
Specify natural, laboratory-grown or simulated material, treatment information where known, and the required dimensions.
Link stone dimensions to the reviewed setting and approved sample. Confirm substitutions before they are used.
Include posts, clasps, solder and small fittings in the material and inspection discussion.
THE INFORMATION TO CONNECT
Style, metal, stone, finish and approved version
The source information available for the ordered material
Production and inspection records for the relevant batch
What the evidence supports, and what it does not cover
The available document set depends on the order and its suppliers. Confirm required records before quotation and production; a material description alone is not proof of origin.
Recycled content, responsible sourcing and environmental statements need a defined claim, applicable scope, evidence source and any current gap. We prefer a precise explanation to a broad promise.
FORMTRUTH
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