Laque Quatrefoil Necklace

18K gold over stainless steel. Steel is the hardest base metal Amaurine works in: a cuff keeps its round, a hinge stays true, and the piece sits lighter than the same shape in sterling. The price is the material, stated plainly. Every piece names its karat, 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 gold over steel sits.

Gold does not tarnish, and the steel beneath it holds its shape and does not rust. Water-safe: shower, gym and swim. Rinse after the pool or the sea. A soft dry cloth after wearing keeps the gold bright, and perfume and sunscreen still go on before the piece does. Every finish is covered by our 12-month craftsmanship warranty. The longer answer is in our article on gold over stainless steel jewellery.

Water-safe: shower, gym and swim. Rinse after the pool or the sea. Then dry it with a soft cloth, and leave silver dips, polishing cloths and abrasive creams alone: they are made to strip a surface layer, which on this piece is the gold you want to keep. 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. 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.