Amazonite & Glass Bead Hoop Chain Earring In Gold Plate Line Drawing Rose Cliparts.co. Add some sparkle to your style with these statement making Amazonite & Glass Bead Hoop Chain Earrings! These elegant earrings have plenty of detail to make them stand out, without being too flashy. Perfect for a chic, sophisticated look! Plated jewellery, as the name suggests, has a thin layer of precious metal over a base metal (ie zinc alloy, brass, stainless steel). The layer of precious metal is usually between 0. 175 to 0. 5 microns (in comparison, a dollar bill is 200 microns). Since the precious metal layer is very thin, friction between your skin and the plated jewellery can slowly rub off the plating. Also, exposure to water, sweat, soap, perfume and other chemicals can cause the plating to fade. To take care of plated jewellery, you should: Avoid getting it wet with water, soap, perfume, lotion, sweat and other chemicals. If the jewellery does get wet, wipe it immediately with a soft cloth. Store the jewellery in a dry place. Also, it is best to store the plated jewellery separate from other plated jewellery.