Selected Materials by Nako Pada
Metals
Yellow Gold / White Gold
If you wonder why which gold has "high quality" and which not, it is not the "gold" itself but it's the casting grain that matters. Smaller pieces of grain would result in a better casting. And that is what we choose for our products. It is not only high quality gold that would make your jewelry a fine piece, but also the alloy that is a part of it.
925 Sterling Silver
Just like how we choose gold, high quality silver that we select is small grains of silver. Also, the good quality of alloy that would help for a better result of smoother surface. Guarantee percentage of silver no lower than 92.5%.
Diamonds
Choose your diamonds with 4C's.
Cutting: Round, Emerald, Heart, Marquise, Pear, Oval, or Princess cut.
Color: Grading from D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K color and so on. D color is the purest white color.
Clarity: IF (flawless), VVS1 (very very slight inclusions), VVS2, VS1 (very slight inclusions), VS2, SI1 (slight inclusions), SI2, I1 (inclusions), I2, and I3.
Diamond with "I" clarity will not be sold with jewelry designed by Nako Pada)
Carat: Some might say the larger, the better. We say it depends on what you like and the design you want. The carat size available starting from 0.05 ct.
Gemstones
At the moment, we provide only most common used gemstones. Available gemstones are listed as follows;
Precious Stones: Blue Saphhire, Emerald, and Ruby
Semi-Precious Stones: Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz (Blue Topaz), and Turquoise
Synthetic Stones: Synthetic Lapis Lazuli, Synthetic Malachite, Synthetic Pearl, and Synthetic Turquoise
*Other stones may be available.
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Cubic Zirconia, often abbreviated to CZ, is a synthetic stone used as a diamond simulant. Its beauty and attraction will make your jewelry looks luxury and perhap a diamond-like piece. Cubic Zirconia is produced in many qualities. We definitely choose the good quality because it creates more fire and brilliance.
Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl is quite commonly used and is a desirable decoration for jewelry. The natural colors such as white, off-white, and black are well blended with the jewelry. However, the colored mother of pearl is also popular for the silver jewerly. It creates a colorful and more styles for the jewelry.
Enamel
Color your pieces with the enamel technique. All pieces are hand-painted. This enamel technique results in a decorative jewelry. There are a few enamel techniques used. Some results in an oil-based like and some results in a glass like finishing.
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