Jewellery School

Bevilles Jewellery School 101 is your guide to diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals.
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GOLD JEWELLERY

Gold is the most iconic jewellery metal, valued for its natural beauty, rarity, and history in trade and culture for thousands of years. It is resistant to rust, tarnish, and corrosion, but is naturally soft—so it is always mixed with other metals for strength.

Gold Properties

  • Very malleable (can be shaped easily)
  • Resistant to tarnish and corrosion
  • Highly valuable and globally traded
  • Soft in pure form, so it is alloyed for jewellery use

Gold Purity (Carats/Karats)

  • 24kt – 100% pure gold (too soft for jewellery)
  • 18kt – 75% gold (luxury standard, durable)
  • 14kt – 58.5% gold (stronger, more durable)
  • 9kt – 37.5% gold (most affordable solid gold option)

Gold Colours

  • Yellow Gold – The most traditional gold colour, reflecting gold in its natural form.
  • White Gold – White gold is made by blending yellow gold with white metals and finishing it with rhodium plating.
  • Rose Gold – Rose gold gets its pink tone from copper in the alloy.
EXPLORE GOLD JEWELLERY
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9KT BONDED GOLD

Bevilles’ Bonded Gold jewellery is 9kt gold bonded to Sterling silver. It is made by using heat and pressure to permanently fuse a thick layer of 9 karat gold (10% of total metal weight) onto a base metal core of 925 Sterling Silver.

Bonded gold is one of the most durable and long-lasting alternatives to solid gold jewelry available today. Crafted by permanently fusing a thick layer of real gold to a sterling silver core under intense heat and pressure, it's designed to resist tarnishing and fading through years of everyday wear. The result is the luxurious look and feel of fine gold, with the durability and skin-friendly comfort to wear it every day.

  • As durable as 9kt gold
  • Stronger and longer-lasting than standard plating
  • Affordable way to wear larger statement pieces
EXPLORE BONDED GOLD

POPULAR 9KT BONDED GOLD

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10mm Star of David Pendant in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Pendants Bevilles
$59.00
$59.00
$59.00
10mm Star of David Pendant in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $14.75 with Afterpay
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45cm Round Cubic Zirconia Bezel 4mm Pendant Necklace in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Pendants Bevilles
$199.00
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45cm Round Cubic Zirconia Bezel 4mm Pendant Necklace in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $49.75 with Afterpay
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10mm Puff Heart Pendant in Bonded 9kt Yellow Gold Pendants Bevilles
$99.00
$99.00
$99.00
10mm Puff Heart Pendant in Bonded 9kt Gold Or 4 payments of $24.75 with Afterpay
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15mm Red Enamel Cornicello Pendant in Bonded 9kt Yellow Gold Pendants Bevilles
$59.00
$59.00
$59.00
15mm Red Enamel Cornicello Pendant in Bonded 9kt Gold Or 4 payments of $14.75 with Afterpay
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60mm Clasp Oval Bangle in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Bangles Bevilles
$399.00
$399.00
$399.00
60mm Clasp Oval Bangle in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay
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18mm Bevelled Edge Cross Pendant in Bonded 9kt Yellow Gold Pendants Bevilles
$99.00
$99.00
$99.00
18mm Bevelled Edge Cross Pendant in Bonded 9kt Gold Or 4 payments of $24.75 with Afterpay
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Clover Drop Studs in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Earrings Bevilles
$149.00
$149.00
$149.00
Clover Drop Studs in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $37.25 with Afterpay
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19cm Clover Cable Bracelet in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Bracelets Bevilles
$249.00
$249.00
$249.00
19cm Clover Cable Bracelet in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $62.25 with Afterpay
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45cm Ball Cable Chain in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Pendants Bevilles
$299.00
$299.00
$299.00
45cm Ball Cable Chain in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $74.75 with Afterpay
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7mm Puff Star Pendant in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Pendants Bevilles
$59.00
$59.00
$59.00
7mm Puff Star Pendant in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $14.75 with Afterpay
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60mm Heart Charm Bangle in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Bangles Bevilles
$349.00
$349.00
$349.00
60mm Heart Charm Bangle in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $87.25 with Afterpay
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10mm Dolphin Pendant in 9kt Yellow Bonded Gold Pendants Bevilles
$79.00
$79.00
$79.00
10mm Dolphin Pendant in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $19.75 with Afterpay
EXPLORE BONDED GOLD

GOLD JEWELLERY

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9ct Yellow Gold Silver Infused Curb Necklace 50cm Necklaces Bevilles
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50cm Curb Chain in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $43.50 with Afterpay
19cm Bevelled Curb Bracelet in 9kt Yellow Gold Bracelets Bevilles
$1,299.00
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19cm Bevelled Curb Bracelet in 9kt Yellow Gold Or 4 payments of $324.75 with Afterpay
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9ct Yellow Gold Fancy Double 1/3 Figaro Chain Necklace 50cm Necklaces Bevilles
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9kt Yellow Gold Fancy Double 1/3 Figaro Chain Necklace 50cm Or 4 payments of $124.75 with Afterpay
9ct Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings 4mm Earrings Bevilles
$329.00
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4mm Bezel Set Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings in 9kt Yellow Gold Or 4 payments of $82.25 with Afterpay
9ct Yellow Gold Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings 5mm Earrings Bevilles
$399.00
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5mm Bezel Set Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings in 9kt Yellow Gold Or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay
9ct Yellow Gold Silver Infused Evil Eye Stud Earrings with Cubic Zirconia Earrings Bevilles
$249.00
$249.00
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Cubic Zirconia and Enamel Evil Eye Stud Earrings in 9kt Bonded Gold Silver Filled Or 4 payments of $62.25 with Afterpay
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40cm Fine Open Curb Chain in 9kt Yellow Gold Necklaces Bevilles
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9ct Yellow Gold Fine Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace 45cm Necklaces Bevilles
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9kt Yellow Gold Fine Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace 45cm Or 4 payments of $94.75 with Afterpay
9ct Yellow Gold Silver Infused Curb Bracelet Bracelets Bevilles
$1,899.00
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19cm Diamond Cut Curb Bracelet in 9kt Yellow Gold or pay $36.51 per week.*
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9ct White Gold Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace 45cm Necklaces Bevilles
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9ct White Gold Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace 40cm Necklaces Bevilles
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9ct White Gold Diamond Cut Curb Chain Necklace 50cm Necklaces Bevilles
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EXPLORE GOLD
Gold ring on a white background

PLATED FINISHES

Gold Plating

18kt Fine Gold Plated Jewellery (Micron Plating) features multiple layers of real 18kt gold applied over a base of 925 sterling silver.

  • Thin layer of gold over a base metal
  • Gives the appearance of solid gold at a lower price

Platinum Plating

  • Thin coating of platinum over a base metal
  • Bright, premium silver-white appearance
  • Improves surface durability and shine
  • Not the same as solid platinum

Rhodium Plating

  • Bright, mirror-like white finish
  • Enhances shine and scratch resistance
  • Needs reapplication over time
EXPLORE GOLD JEWELLERY
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SILVER JEWELLERY

Silver is a precious metal that has been valued for thousands of years in trade, art, and culture. It is soft and malleable like gold, so it is usually strengthened with alloys.

  • Bright, reflective shine
  • More abundant and affordable than gold
  • Can tarnish or oxidise over time
  • Requires occasional cleaning and polishing

Silver also has historical and modern importance, from early currency systems to use in technology, medicine, and water purification.

Sterling Silver

The most common silver used in jewellery. “925” = sterling silver quality stamp = 92.5% real silver.

  • 92.5% silver + 7.5% other metals (usually copper)
  • Stronger and more durable than pure silver
  • Affordable and widely available
  • Resistant to everyday wear with proper care
EXPLORE SILVER JEWELLERY

SILVER JEWELLERY

19cm 6mm Width Heart Shape Ball Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles
$249.00
$249.00
$249.00
19cm 6mm Width Heart Shape Ball Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $62.25 with Afterpay
18cm Filigree Heart Padlock Curb Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles
$499.00
$499.00
$499.00
18cm Filigree Heart Padlock Curb Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $124.75 with Afterpay
12mm Sleeper in Sterling Silver Earrings Bevilles
$39.00
$39.00
$39.00
12mm Sleeper in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $9.75 with Afterpay
19cm 14mm Width Filigree Heart Padlock Curb Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles
$1,399.00
$1,399.00
$1,399.00
19cm 14mm Width Filigree Heart Padlock Curb Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $349.75 with Afterpay
15cm Children's Pink Cubic Zirconia Padlock Belcher Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles
$259.00
$259.00
$259.00
15cm Children's Pink Cubic Zirconia Padlock Belcher Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $64.75 with Afterpay
Sterling Silver Evil Eye Zirconia Hamsa Charm Bracelet Bracelets Bevilles
$109.00
$109.00
$109.00
18cm Evil Eye Cubic Zirconia Hamsa Charm Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $27.25 with Afterpay
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15mm Plain Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver Earrings Bevilles
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$29.00
$59.00
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15mm Plain Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $7.25 with Afterpay
10mm Half Round Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver Earrings Bevilles
$129.00
$129.00
$129.00
10mm Half Round Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $32.25 with Afterpay
15cm Children's Butterfly Charm ID Figaro Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bracelets Bevilles
$129.00
$129.00
$129.00
15cm Children's Butterfly Charm ID Figaro Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $32.25 with Afterpay
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Sterling Silver Synthetic Pearl Cubic Zirconia Marquise Earrings Earrings Bevilles
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10mm Sterling Silver Synthetic Pearl Cubic Zirconia Marquise Earrings Or 4 payments of $8.75 with Afterpay
Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Double Row Hoop Earrings Earrings Bevilles
$119.00
$119.00
$119.00
13mm Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Double Row Hoop Earrings Or 4 payments of $29.75 with Afterpay
Children's Sterling Silver Blue Bird ID Bracelet Bracelets Bevilles
$89.00
$89.00
$89.00
15.5cm Children's Blue Bird ID Bracelet in Sterling Silver Or 4 payments of $22.25 with Afterpay
EXPLORE SILVER
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STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a highly durable alloy made from iron, carbon, and chromium.

Key Properties:

  • Extremely resistant to rust, corrosion, and scratches
  • Low maintenance and long-lasting
  • Can be polished to a mirror-like shine
  • Hypoallergenic

Jewellery Appeal:

  • Looks similar to silver or white gold
  • Available in silver, black, gold, and rose tones
  • Strong, practical, and affordable

EXPLORE STAINLESS
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TUNGSTEN & TITANIUM

Tungsten

One of the hardest metals used in jewellery.

  • Extremely scratch-resistant
  • Heavy and solid feel
  • Available in black, grey, and white finishes
  • Difficult to resize due to hardness

Titanium

  • Lightweight but very strong
  • Highly corrosion-resistant
EXPLORE TUNGSTEN RINGS