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Sterling Silver and CZ Ring by Empress Jewelry
This sterling silver ring with cubic zirconia stone is stamped 925. It was made by Empress Silver Jewelry, which is a family-owned business that casts jewelry in their workshop in Bulgaria. This ring was made to order in 2023. At under $20 it is an affordable option. How do you think it tested? Reading on…
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14K Rose Gold Morganite Ring – Rosados Box
This beautiful 14k solitaire ring was made by Rosados Box. It features a 6mm morganite stone. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and it may also test positive for cadmium. In previous decades, cadmium was used for a variety of purposes in fine jewelry and more recently in costume jewelry. Rosados Box is a…
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14K Rose Gold Diamond Wedding Band
This 14k rose gold wedding band was purchased new in 2017 from Camellia Jewelry, a company located in Israel that produces custom and wedding jewelry. We tested their engagement ring here. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and cadmium. In previous decades, cadmium was used for a variety of purposes in fine jewelry and…
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14K Rose Gold Moissanite Engagement Ring
This 14k rose gold engagement ring was purchased new in 2017 from Camellia Jewelry, a company located in Israel that produces custom and wedding jewelry. The center stone is a lab created moissanite and the smaller stones are conflict-free diamonds. We screened the wedding band here. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and it…
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Vintage Pearls
This example tested very high in lead on the coated pearls. This item is potentially dangerous and should not be kept in a home where children may interact with it. Be careful if you own vintage faux pearls or costume jewelry because they can contain high levels of lead and/or cadmium. The paint on the…
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Silver Gemstone Bracelet
This bracelet was purchased new after 2000. It was advertised as a silver bracelet made in India. As a teenager I received this as a gift from a family member along with other pieces and regularly wore and handled them. Only later did I learn that the pieces were made with toxic lead or cadmium.…
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Silver Malachite Necklace
This necklace was purchased new after 2000. It was advertised as a silver necklace made in India. As a teenager I received this as a gift from a family member along with other pieces and regularly wore and handled them. Only later did I learn that the jewelry contains toxic lead or cadmium. Curiously, this…
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Antique Crystal Brooch
Vintage and new rhinestone jewelry can be high in lead. Small stones are easy for a child to swallow. We recommend keeping all vintage and antique costume jewelry (and all new costume jewelry made with unknown materials) away from children. We chose this product to give you an example of a reading from a common…
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14K White Gold Chain
This white gold chain was part of a jewelry making set. Gold can occasionally test positive for mercury and cadmium. This chain is newer and unused, but its exact age is unknown. How do you think it tested? Reading on the chain and clasp (multiple components under scope): Element of Interest Parts per million (ppm)…
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Which Beads and Findings are Toxic?
I used to be an avid jewelry maker. As a child, I remember going to bead and craft shows and checking out all the bright colors, fancy baubles, metal charms, and crystals. The shows were like a candy store to me as a kid. I made jewelry for over ten years and gave pieces away…