What materials are used in your jewellery?
Our collection is 925 sterling silver, and can be rhodium plated, gold plated or vermeil (unless stated otherwise). We also carry gold filled pieces. See each piece for a full description.
Our jewellery is nickel free and lead free.
What exactly is vermeil?
Vermeil, pronouced 'ver-may', is a thick layer of 14K, 18K or 24K gold over solid 925 sterling silver.
What is considered semi-fine jewellery?
Jewellery made entirely of precious metals is semi-fine. For example, at ELLE ELLE our gold plated and vermeil jewellery is considered semi-fine as it has a 925 sterling silver base and then plated in gold. Vermeil is a thicker gold coating.
What is rhodium plating? platinum plating?
Rhodium is a precious metal – like silver or gold – but much more expensive! In fact, it is the most expensive of all the precious metals because it is very rare in nature. Apart from its cost Rhodium is very delicate to make actual jewellery but is a great choice for plating. It gives a high sheen to white gold and silver jewellery, provides a protective coating and does not tarnish.
Platinum, also a precious metal, is extremely resistant to tarnish, oxidation and is very hard and strong. By plating with platinum we obtain a product that is tarnish-resistant and durable over time.
What is e-coating?
It is an electro-coated additional layer applied over top jewellery for extra protection.
Do you do jewellery repairs?
No. Unfortunately, we do not repair nor offer repair service.
Are your online photos to scale?
Although we try to take photos that represent the product as best as possible, there may be cases where the photo may not necessarily be to scale. We do include dimensions in the product descriptions. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.
Why is some gold plated jewellery a brighter gold than others?
As the karat number increases, the gold tone becomes more yellow and brighter. For example, 24kt gold plated will be brighter than 18kt gold plated.
Can I use a cleaning agent on my jewellery?
We recommend using a cleaning cloth to clean and brighten jewellery. Full instructions and recommendations can be found in the tab called "OUR JEWELS" at the top of our site.
What is your privacy policy?
ELLE ELLE is committed to respecting the privacy of our customers and protecting your information. All information provided is confidential. We will not distribute any personal data to anyone and/or third parties. We do not store any credit card information on file.
Is my transaction safe?
All order information is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology.
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In what currency are the prices?
All items are in Canadian dollars, and includes taxes.
Where do you ship from?
All parcels are shipped with Canada Post from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Where do you ship to?
Currently we only ship within Canada.