Material Composition | Daily wear, religious ceremonies | Industry Standard: Base metal with no plating Our Base: Alloy + gold plating (10µm thickness) Our Advanced: Solid 14K gold | ▲ Base: Cost-effective with tarnish resistance (ASTM B117) ▲▲ Advanced: Lifetime durability (ISO 9223) | Base: Limited to formal occasions only (not heirloom-worthy) Advanced: Higher cost (+40% vs Base) |
Plating Thickness | Wedding gifts, heirlooms | Industry: 5µm electroplating (ISO 23502) Base: 10µm (30% thicker) Advanced: 25µm (3x industry standard) | ▲ Base: 6+ months tarnish resistance ▲▲ Advanced: 10+ years longevity | Base: Requires occasional polishing Advanced: Slight weight increase |
Main Stone Quality | Engagement, anniversary gifts | Industry: Cubic zirconia (Mohs 8) Base: Crystal rhinestone (Swarovski®-grade, 99% light refraction) Advanced: Synthetic sapphire (Mohs 9) | ▲ Base: Brilliant sparkle (ISO 17025 certified) ▲▲ Advanced: Scratch-resistant (outperforms diamond) | Base: Less durable than synthetic gemstones Advanced: 20% heavier pendant |
Chain Durability | Formal events, daily use | Industry: Stainless steel link chain (1.5mm thickness) Base: Zinc alloy link (2mm) Advanced: Solid gold rope chain (3mm) | ▲ Base: 50% stronger than industry (ASTM F2237) ▲▲ Advanced: Military-grade tensile strength (ISO 10111) | Base: May oxidize over time Advanced: Bulky for casual wear |
Religious Symbol Detail | Church prayers, religious gifting | Industry: Generic cross design Base: Orthodox-specific engravings (0.2mm precision) Advanced: Hand-painted iconography (0.05mm detail) | ▲ Base: Authentic to Orthodox tradition ▲▲ Advanced: Museum-quality craftsmanship (V&A Museum standard) | Base: Less intricate for collectors Advanced: Fragile finish (avoid hard impacts) |
Customization Options | Personalized gifts, heirlooms | Industry: No customization Base: Laser engraving (max 10 characters) Advanced: Full customization (gemstone color, 50-character engraving) | ▲ Base: Adds personal touch for gifts ▲▲ Advanced: Bespoke luxury (ISO 17100 certified) | Base: Limited design flexibility Advanced: 2-week production delay |