Understand the metals, stones, decoration and types of jewelry plating used across ELF925's collections. This guide explains the material and finish terms in our product listings so you can compare designs and prepare accurate information for your own customers.A piece can combine several materials. Read its base metal, plating, decoration, dimensions and supplied components together, or contact our team about a specific product.

Our Metals

	925 Sterling Silver Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver alloyed with other metals. A product may combine silver components with cord, stones or another metal. Check the complete construction and ask about the 925 mark for the selected design.
	316L Surgical Steel 316L stainless steel is used in selected jewelry designs and components. Read the grade stated for the product; the term surgical steel alone does not establish an implant specification or suitability for every wearer. Browse our stainless steel jewelry range.
	Titanium Titanium is a lightweight metal used in selected ELF925 designs. The exact grade and construction belong to the individual product specification. Contact our team for available documentation rather than treating all titanium jewelry as implant-grade or universally hypoallergenic.
	Brass Brass is a copper-and-zinc alloy used in selected earring designs. Some pieces combine brass fronts with stainless steel posts and a plated finish. Read all components when comparing products in our wholesale brass jewelry collection.

Our Gemstones, Crystals and Pearls

	Crystals Selected designs use crystals for color and sparkle. Product listings identify the decoration on each piece; crystal and cubic zirconia are separate materials. Explore crystal earrings and children's jewelry for available designs. For designs decorated with Swarovski® crystals and pearls you can browse a separate collection La Crystale.
	Cubic Zirconia Cubic zirconia, often abbreviated to CZ, is a manufactured decorative stone. It is different from crystal and from natural or lab-grown diamond. Selected CZ designs are available in earrings, rings, pendants and necklaces.
	Synthetic Opal Synthetic opal is manufactured to display opal-like color effects. Keep synthetic, imitation and natural opal descriptions distinct, using the material specified for the selected product. Our opal and stone jewelry ranges contain different stated materials.
	Semi-precious Gemstones Selected designs use natural stones such as amethyst, amazonite and black onyx. Read the individual stone description and any stated treatment details. The broader stone collection also includes products identified as synthetic or imitation materials.
	Imitation Pearls Imitation pearls are manufactured decorative components with a pearl-like appearance. They have a different composition from freshwater pearls. Use the listed pearl material, dimensions and care information when describing a piece.
	Freshwater Pearls Freshwater pearls are cultivated in freshwater mollusks and can vary in shape and size. Selected designs identify freshwater pearls in their material description; other products use imitation pearl components.
	Lab-Grown Diamonds Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds produced in a laboratory. Their origin is different from mined diamonds, and they are not cubic zirconia. Read each product's stated origin, weight and any available grading documentation. Browse our diamond jewelry collection.

Our Finishings

	Epoxy Epoxy is a resin-based decoration used to add color and illustrated detail to selected designs. It often appears in children's jewelry. Check the listed colors, finish and care guidance for each product.
	Diamond-Cut Finish A diamond-cut finish uses cuts or grooves in the metal surface to reflect light. It describes a finishing technique and does not mean that the piece contains diamonds.
	Diamond Dust Finish Diamond dust describes a decorative finish that creates a glitter-like appearance. It is a finish label rather than a diamond specification. Ask about the selected product's composition if that detail is required.
	Brushed Finish A brushed finish gives the surface a matte or satin-like appearance with visible texture. It provides a different look from high-polished metal; the product specification identifies the base metal and any additional treatment.
	Oxidized Finish An oxidized finish gives selected silver designs darker detail that can emphasize patterns and raised surfaces. Follow the product's care guidance to preserve the intended appearance. Browse our oxidized jewelry collection.

Our Platings

	What is E-Coating? E-coating is an electro-deposited protective lacquer used on selected designs. It can improve tarnish resistance, but it is not permanent protection against every scratch or discoloration. Follow the care information for the chosen product.
	What is Silver Plating? Silver plating adds an additional layer of silver over sterling silver jewelry to improve brightness and surface protection. Unless otherwise stated, ELF925 silver plating is typically two microns thick.
	What is Gold Plating? Gold plating adds a gold surface layer over the listed base metal. It is different from 10K or 14K gold jewelry. Browse gold plated jewelry wholesale and use each product's finish specification.
	What is Rose-Gold Plating? Rose-gold plating creates a rose-colored surface finish. Read the base metal and documented plating details for the selected piece. Our rose gold plated silver collection offers available designs in this finish.
	What is Rhodium Plating? Rhodium plating creates a bright surface finish on selected jewelry. The underlying metal remains a separate specification. Browse rhodium-plated jewelry and follow the care guidance for each design.
	Two-Tone Plating Two-tone plating combines contrasting finishes on parts of one design. It describes the surface appearance rather than two solid precious metals. Check the base metal and contrasting finishes on the selected product. Browse two-tone plated jewelry to see the available designs in this finish.

If you have questions about materials, plating, or product details, please contact our team.