Alchemia "Zero Karat Gold"
how ALCHEMÍA is created
Creating unique handmade jewelry requires more than just materializing an idea. Charles Albert's jewelry, crafted by the finest metal smiths in Taxco, Mexico, epitomizes innovation, persistence, and refinement. Alchemía, also known as 'Zero Karat Gold,' represents an evolution in design and craftsmanship, and it is the first of its kind. The name Alchemía is derived from the Latin word for Alchemy, the ancient art of transforming base metals into gold, symbolizing perfection.
Charles Albert utilizes a special blend of base metals that mimic the look and feel of 18 karat gold. This unique metal, Alchemía, stands out for its non-tarnish and water-resistant properties, making it a revolutionary material in the jewelry industry. Every piece of Charles Albert jewelry is meticulously handmade by skilled artisans in Taxco, Mexico, ensuring the highest quality.
Alchemía features several notable attributes:
- Lead-free, nickel-free, and cadmium-free
- Water-resistant and non-tarnish
- Strong baked lacquer finish for protection, making the items hypoallergenic
- Not plated; the color is consistent throughout the piece and then lacquered
Handmade since 2011, Charles Albert's Alchemía jewelry offers a beautiful and durable alternative to traditional gold, maintaining its brilliance and quality over time.
magic of alchemy
Alchemy was a spiritual journey, extending beyond the mere creation of gold. It aimed at achieving spiritual wholeness and the highest form of personal growth. In those times, gold was believed to embody the perfect balance of fire, air, water, and earth, making it the most superior element. The ability to create gold was considered magical. This quest for perfection was pursued worldwide, spanning from Asia to Africa and Europe.
STAGES OF ALCHEMÍA
Once metals are blended into Alchemía, they are formed into sheets. These sheets are carefully crafted into shapes that mirror each unique gemstone, mineral, or fossil selected.
Whether for jewelry bezels, pendant bales, or ring shanks, our skilled Artisans meticulously forge these metals, ensuring each piece embodies the distinctive Charles Albert style.
class of their own
Inspired by the ancient art of alchemy, Charles Albert's Alchemía blends a unique combination of base metals to create exceptional jewelry that mimics the luxurious look and feel of 18K gold. This innovative metal is entirely free of nickel, lead, and cadmium, ensuring it is safe and comfortable to wear.
Alchemía's remarkable qualities allow it to maintain the appearance and quality of gold without the high price tag, making it an accessible option for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship. Unlike gold-plated jewelry, Alchemía's color is consistent throughout, eliminating the risk of tarnishing or fading over time. This durability is achieved through the application of an incredibly strong protective lacquer, which not only preserves the metal's brilliant luster but also makes it hypoallergenic.
The meticulous process behind Alchemía ensures each piece is crafted to perfection, offering a beautiful and affordable alternative to traditional gold jewelry. Charles Albert's dedication to quality and innovation shines through in every Alchemía creation, providing jewelry lovers with stunning, long-lasting pieces that can be treasured for years to come.
Find our Alchemía 'Zero Karat Gold' Collection and additional handmade jewelry by Charles Albert .
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First, I can tell you what's not in Alchemia. There is no lead, nickel or cadmium. Alchemia is a proprietary blend of base metal that when mixed together looks like 18K gold. The color you see is inside and out.
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All Alchemia items are finished with an incredibly strong protective lacquer. This prevents the metal from turning or tarnishing. This lacquer (for the majority of our customers) prevents allergic reactions to the metal.
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With proper care of your jewelry, your Alchemia piece will last a lifetime. If the lacquer is compromised by deep scratches, chemicals, etc. the metal will be exposed and will start to turn. Please refer to our Jewelry Care page.
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It's just a play on words. There isn't any gold in our pieces, so it's 0K instead of 18K, 24K gold.
Alchemia "Zero Karat Gold"
