Nomination Materials Guide

MATERIALS

The materials used for Nomination products are in compliance with Regulation (CE) N. 1907/2006 and with Regulation (UE) N. 494/2011.

18K – 9K GOLD

The precious metal par excellence, its timeless appeal and high market value make gold as irresistible as ever. Nomination uses 18k yellow gold and 9K rose gold.

GEMSTONES

Nomination uses a wide variety of precious and semiprecious gemstones as well as Cubic Zirconia, synthetic stones and crystals. All our stones are carefully selected, however, natural stones vary in colour and may display some of their natural characteristics: inclusions, streaks, veining. These features are to be expected in natural stones and are not to be considered imperfections.

STERLING SILVER

Nomination uses only the finest quality hypoallergenic sterling silver treated with various finishes. Rhodium is used to prevent tarnishing and maintain shine, specific collections are oxidised to achieve a vintage effect and others are made more precious with gold plating: 24K yellow gold plating and rose gold plating with a 24K yellow gold base,and 22K rose gold plating.

STAINLESS STEEL

Nomination uses only the highest quality stainless steel (304 or 316). Stainless steel is incredibly strong and resistant, is does not tarnish and it is hypoallergenic. It was not traditionally used to create jewellery as it is not malleable like gold and silver, however once created your stainless steel jewellery is designed to resist the test of time even if you wear it everyday.

ENAMEL

Nomination uses coloured enamel to highlight and enhance decorative details. Enamel details are painted by hand. Enamel details are resistant to water but may be damaged by corrosive substances. Enamel should be regarded as a fragile material as a violent blow may cause the enamel to crack and the colour to be disturbed.

LEATHER

Nomination uses only high quality Italian leather. Natural leather requires special care in order to preserve its original colour, finish and softness so leather jewellery should be removed before washing and contact with water, creams/oils and perfumes should be avoided at all times. Coloured leather may fade if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. Leather has a natural elasticity so you may find that your bracelet may seem a little larger after you have been wearing it for a while.

BRASS

As part of our selection process to use only the highest quality materials, to this end Nomination also uses brass, which is available with 18K rose gold and/or rhodium finishing. In certain specific collections brass is used with 999 silver finishing and with vintage or aging finishings.

STORAGE & CLEANING

To avoid damaging gemstones and scatching your jewellery store them in a jewellery box with separate compartments or in soft pouches. Remember to remove your jewellery before applying perfumes, skin creams, suntan lotion or oils of any kind. Never wear your jewellery when working with detergents, bleaches, ammonia or alcohols; these chemicals will cause discoloration, damage and loosen stone settings. To clean sterling silver or gold plated jewellery use a dry soft clean cloth to wipe them clean. Do not use brushes of any kind as these may scratch your jewellery. To clean stainless steel jewellery use warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush.

MANUFACTURER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

(In accordance with the legislative decree n. 206/2005)

Nomination jewellery is crafted in certified AISI 304/316L stainless steel in combination with sterling silver 925 and/or 18k gold 750 and/or 9k gold 375 and maybe oxidized or plated with rose gold, yellow gold, rhodium, or platinum, or with a PVD coating using hypoallergenic materials. Nomination collections in silver are crafted in sterling silver; they may be combined with natural, synthetic, and/or artificial stones and may undergo an oxidation process and/or a galvanic bath of rose gold, yellow gold, or rhodium.Nomination jewellery may also contain enamels; natural, synthetic, and/or artificial stones; leather, copper, brass, rubber, silicone, cotton.