At Michele Caravelli, we guarantee that our products are exactly what we describe them as in the titles and descriptions. We recommend reading both the title and description very carefully before ordering online. We are dedicated to being as transparent as possible when it comes to the manufacturing and production of our products. If you have any questions about the composition of the metals we use in our products, please read this page and if you are still looking for answers, feel free to contact us via, phone or email and we will try to assist you in a timely manner!

Product Titles and Descriptions:

When products are Gold, we clearly state 14K, 18K, or 10K Gold with its color and state “585 14K” and/or “750 18K Gold”, etc, in the description.

When products are “finished” with Gold, their titles will reflect that by clearly stating “14K Gold-Filled”, respectively. We also always mention “925 Sterling Silver” or “14/20 Gold Filled” respectively in our descriptions for these products as well.

All products are 100% SOLID unless clearly listed as “HOLLOW”.

Composition of Gold Products:

24K Gold: 99.9% Pure Gold.

22K Gold: 91.7% Pure Gold, 5-6% Silver, 2-3% Copper.

18K Yellow Gold: 75% Pure Gold, 12.5% Silver, 12.5% Copper.

18K White Gold: 75% Pure Gold, 10% Zinc, 5-10% Copper, less than 5% Nickel. (Tubing in 18K White Gold is 75% Pure Gold and 25% Palladium)

18K Pink Gold: 75% Pure Gold, 20% Copper, 5% Silver. 

18K Green Gold: 75% Pure Gold, 20-25% Silver, 5% Copper.

14K Yellow Gold: 58.5% Pure Gold, 20-30% Silver, 10-20% Copper.

14K White Gold: 58.5% Pure Gold, 20-30% Silver, 5-10% Zinc, less than 5% Nickel. 

14K Pink Gold: 58.5% Pure Gold, 41.5% Copper. 

14K Green Gold: 58.5% Pure Gold, 35-40% Silver, 4-5% Copper. 

10K Yellow Gold: 41.7% Pure Gold, 50-55% Silver, 5-10% Copper.

10K White Gold: 41.7% Pure Gold, 40-50% Silver, 5-10% Zinc, less than 5% Nickel,

10K Pink Gold: 41.7% Pure Gold, 40-45% Copper, 15-20% Silver.

Gold-Filled: 3% Pure Gold, 97% Silver, Copper and Zinc. If 14K Yellow Gold is used and 1/20th of the weight must be 5% Gold. 5% of 58.5% equals 2.925% Pure Gold.

Composition of Non-Gold Products:

Sterling Silver: 92.5% Pure Silver, 7.5% Copper and Zinc. 

Platinum: 95% Pure Platinum, 5% Copper. Available in Grain, Solder, Wire, Chain, Mountings, and Findings.

Michele Caravelli Product Guarantee:

At Michele Caravelli we are committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing of our metals and materials. We adhere to a strict policy of using conflict free materials and ethically sourced stones for all of our products. Our manufacturing processes comply with the Dodd Frank Legislation and the US Stamping Act. Our processes also include adhering to ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 188001 policies and procedures. We also guarantee we are in compliance with SCS Global Service Certifications.