Chiffre N Necklace

Gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver: solid 925 sterling silver beneath gold the maker specifies as vermeil. It is one of the Amaurine pieces that carry the word, because vermeil is a defined standard rather than a marketing word, and the word appears only where it is true. Every piece names its base metal and its finish in the same words as our published standards. Our guide to gold finishes in Australia sets the finishes side by side, so you can see where vermeil sits.

Gold does not tarnish, and on this piece it is the surface: gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver. Keep the surface and you keep the gold. Last on, first off; off before water; a soft dry cloth after wearing; its pouch between wears. Every finish is covered by our 12-month craftsmanship warranty. The longer answer is in our article on whether gold vermeil tarnishes.

The Chiffre N Necklace chain is adjustable between 370 and 430 mm on a 1 mm chain, so it can sit high at the throat or drop just below the collarbone. The letter itself is 10 by 11 mm. Clasp it at the length that suits the neckline, and fasten the clasp before you store it so the chain never knots. For a length we do not list, write to hello@amaurine.com.

A dry, soft cloth, and nothing more. Silver dips, polishing cloths and abrasive creams are made to strip a surface layer, which on this piece is the gold you want to keep. If it needs more than a wipe: warm water, a drop of mild soap, then dry it completely. The full routine is on our care page.

Tracked, across Australia and New Zealand, and complimentary on every order. Shipping is free across Australia and New Zealand, and most orders arrive within five business days in Australia and seven in New Zealand. This is slow fashion: each piece is carefully crafted to order and packaged individually, and the utmost care is taken with every order to make sure it is perfect. The result is a piece that’s uniquely yours. You receive the tracking by email the moment it is on its way; full terms are on our shipping page.

Thirty days from the day it arrives. Email hello@amaurine.com with your order number; we reply with a Sydney return address. Send it back unworn, in its packaging with pouch and cards, and we refund the price within three business days of receiving it. Return postage on a change of mind is yours; a fault is always ours. Full terms on our returns page.