Our Materials Guide
At Zac & Ally quality is of the utmost importance to us. That’s why we offer 14K Gold-Filled materials that stand the test of time and won’t tarnish like cheaper alternatives. Proudly crafted in the USA, we offer you precious metals, natural gemstones and pearls.
Precious Metals
Gold-filled jewelry has become more popular than ever in recent years due to it being an affordable alternative to gold while still maintaining gold’s overall durability and shine. Gold-filled jewelry is made by permanently bonding a layer of karat gold to a base metal core, making gold-filled more valuable and durable than gold plated. With the proper care, gold-filled jewelry will not tarnish over time or lose its luster like other alternatives.
Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% of other metals. Sterling silver pieces are marked with 925 so that there’s no confusion. This combination of alloy and metals makes sterling silver lightweight and durable, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear.
Natural Gemstones
We source high quality natural gemstones that are mined from their natural environment. All gemstones are graded for durability against one another using the popular Mohs scale, with diamonds being the hardest at 10 and amber being amongst the lowest at 1. Other gemstones include ruby, sapphire, aquamarine, peridot, amethyst and emerald. Click the button below to browse our wide selection of gemstones to mix-and-match and create your own look.
Pearls
Pearls are among the softest and most lustrous natural gemstones that we offer. They are naturally formed within the soft shell of various mollusks such as oysters and are formed layer by layer over a long duration of time. The finest quality pearls are the ones that have the most layers (or nacre) and are prized for their incredible luster. We source only naturally cultured pearls that are carefully selected for our jewelry.