Raw pieces

Raw pieces are jewelry that has not yet undergone the electroplating process.

What they are

Do you know what raw semi-jewelry is?

Raw pieces are jewelry that has not yet undergone the electroplating process, that is, that has not yet received a plating of any precious metal, such as gold, silver and rhodium; in the etymological sense, an untouched piece, preserved in its natural state.

These pieces are called raw jewelry until they go through electroplating, the procedure in which they receive a plating of metals such as gold, silver and rhodium, as mentioned above. After plating, the piece must be left to cool for a while before it is finally finished and put up for sale.

Types of raw pieces

High-fusion casting

Its melting point (the minimum temperature at which the metal changes from solid to liquid) is high (800 °C), unlike low-fusion metals, which allows the pieces to be shaped more precisely.

Pieces made with high-fusion casting are more expensive, because they use costlier raw materials and take longer to produce. Still, the flawless result makes up for these limitations: they offer richer detail and strong resistance, along with excellent craftsmanship and finish. They usually have a yellowish color because of the alloy used to make them.

  • Richer detail
  • Strong resistance
  • Excellent craftsmanship and finish
  • Yellowish color

High-fusion casting is the type of raw piece with the best finish, adding more value to your semi-jewelry.

Types of raw pieces

Low-fusion casting

For those who value fast delivery and low prices, low-fusion pieces are the perfect choice. However, they do not have as much detail as high-fusion pieces, are set with a limited number of stones and have a grayish color.

And even if these products may look imperfect, many manufacturers make them with great care, delivering excellent, good-quality results.

  • Fast delivery
  • Low price
  • Limited number of stones
  • Grayish color

Comparison

High fusion or low fusion?

  • High-fusion casting

    Richer detail, strong resistance and a better finish. It costs more and takes longer to produce.

  • Low-fusion casting

    Fast delivery and low prices, with less detail, a limited number of stones and a grayish color.

Find the best raw jewelry suppliers in Limeira

Visit the Capital da Joia portal to find raw jewelry suppliers. Once you have chosen your pieces, talk to FC Joias about plating.

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