The Lauren Teardrop Necklace

What is 14k Gold Filled?

14k gold‑filled jewelry is crafted by bonding a thick layer of solid 14k gold to a base metal—most often brass—using heat and high pressure. This process creates a permanent, durable layer of gold that is far thicker than what you find in plated pieces. By U.S. standards, the gold must make up at least 5% of the item’s total weight, giving gold‑filled jewelry a richness and longevity that feels close to solid gold on the surface.

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Gold‑filled pieces hold their color beautifully, resist tarnish, and are generally safe for sensitive skin. Because the gold layer is substantial, it wears slowly over many years, even with daily use.

Most of our pieces are 940 Argentium Silver, wondering how that compares to 925 sterling?​

940 Argentium silver is a modern silver alloy that contains about 94% pure silver and a small amount of germanium, which makes it highly tarnish‑resistant, stronger, and naturally brighter than traditional silver.

925 sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver mixed mostly with copper. It’s the classic standard but tarnishes more quickly and needs more polishing.

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Key Differences

• Tarnish: Argentium resists tarnish far better than sterling.

• Color: Argentium has a brighter, whiter shine.

• Durability: Argentium is harder and more scratch‑resistant.

• Maintenance: Argentium requires less cleaning.

• Cost: Argentium is usually a bit more expensive due to higher purity and improved performance.

In Short

940 Argentium = brighter, stronger, and low‑maintenance.

RETURN & REFUND POLICY

Sizing:

-Before ordering rings please make sure you are properly sizing your finger, this can be done by visiting a jewelry store or if you want to do it from home: you can order a cheap paper or plastic ring sizer from amazon. Majority of the rings cannot be resized due to the resin or type of metal.

FOR LOCALS (Steinbach/Winnipeg and surround areas) : I would be glad to size you and pick up your keepsake inclusions!

All jewelry created by halo & heart keepsake is custom and holds DNA and other keepsakes, due to the nature of the product there are no returns or exchanges. After 24 hours of receiving your order/payment we order the materials from our supplier or our smith. You have that 24 hours to let us know of any changes you would like to make (to the jewelry choice.) However! I will always do what is possible to make sure that you love it and get what you want.

*Changes such as adding sparkle, pearlescent shine, etc. can be made anytime before production on the item, just reach out!

30 day Guarantee - Once receiving your keepsake you have 30 days to notify us of any defects or damage to the resin keepsake. We would be happy to fix that for you but shipping it to us will be at your own expense.

We will always do what we can to make a situation right but halo & heart keepsake jewelry is not liable for any decline in product due to improper care. 🤍

Please read your care instructions that come with your finished keepsake.

SENDING KEEPSAKE INCLUSIONS:

If you are local to Steinbach, Winnipeg or surrounding areas I would be happy to meet with you to pick up your special keepsake add ins, as well as bring anything you would like to see and size your finger for a custom ring.

-Ashes: Put about a 1/2 teaspoon of ashes into a ziploc bag, please double bag it for extra precaution. (Leftover remains will be sent back to you with finished keepsake.

-Breastmilk: Please thaw out a quarter of an oz breastmilk so it does not create condensation in the envelope, send it in a breastmilk storage bag (medela, lanisoh, etc) and then double or even triple bag it for extra protection.

Make sure to let the air out of the bag so it lays flat and does not pop in transit.

*Inclusions are best sent in a bubble mailer, you can usually get these at your local dollar store.

*depending on the weight this should require 1-2 stamps.

*Please do not send the last of your stache or whole amount of remains, Things do get lost in the mail and I would hate for someone to lose the last of it, I only need such a small amount.

FINAL KEEPSAKE SHIPPING WITHIN CANADA

We ship it back to you for $19.99 shipping with Canada Post

(This is tracked and insured)

Unless you are local then there is a smaller fee and the insurance is that I will excitedly drop it off right into your hands!

International Shipping:

Currently only in Canada

U.S orders to open later in 2026