What are your pieces made with?Updated 6 months ago

At by charlotte, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Each unique piece is designed in-house and meticulously refined by our designers and Charlotte herself. 

From the initial drawings to the final samples, we work closely with all partners within our supply chain to ensure that our jewellery is reflective of the love and consideration that goes into every step of the design process.

18k Gold Vermeil

Vermeil (pronounced ver-may) is a high-quality method of gold plating. In order for a product to be gold vermeil, over gold plated - the product must be coated in a thick layer of gold (at least 2.5 microns) on sterling silver. The gold that we use is 18 carats, which is a higher quality gold compared to others.

Sterling Silver

We use solid sterling silver (925).

The '925' represents 92.5% minimum pure silver. As pure silver is soft and malleable (making it prone to breakage), 7.5% is made up of alloy. This helps our silver remain durable and suitable for everyday use while remaining high quality.

9k Solid Gold

Made with pure gold and mixed with other metals for added strength, our 9k gold is more durable than higher-karat gold, making it perfect for daily wear without sacrificing its radiance.

14k Solid Gold & 14k Solid White Gold

We use 14k gold, which is higher karat and mixed with a small amount of metal to ensure durability while remaining high quality.

GH-SI Diamonds

In our 14k Luxe Collections, we use GH-S1 diamonds. These are naturally sourced diamonds. The GH represents the colour of the diamond, which is 'fine white' and at the high end of the nearly colourless range. SI stands for 'small inclusions' and represents the clarity of the diamond.

Lab-Grown Diamonds

In our 14k Luxe Collections, we have just introduced our lab-grown diamonds. These are known as cultured, man-made or engineered diamonds and are grown in a highly controlled state-of-the-art laboratory. Lab-grown diamonds are physically, optically, and chemically identical to mined natural diamonds - the difference only lies in their origin. There are two types of lab-grown diamonds: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) or the High Pressure - High Temperature (HPHT), by charlotte utilises both channels to create our diamonds.

White Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia crystals appear almost identical to real diamonds, however, they are man-made stones. We source high-quality cubic zirconias from quality suppliers to ensure consistency and durability.