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Will it wear off with regular use and what maintenance is recommended to preserve the finish?"},{"a":"We recommend removing this ring before contact with water, including washing hands, showering, or swimming. Water and chemicals can accelerate tarnishing and wear of the gold plating.","q":"Can this ring be worn in water (e.g., washing hands, showering, swimming) or should it be removed to avoid damage?"},{"a":"This ring is a fixed size and is not adjustable. Resizing by a jeweler may be possible, but it could damage the gold plating or the underlying brass, so we recommend consulting a professional jeweler for assessment.","q":"Is the ring adjustable or a fixed size? If fixed, can it be resized by a jeweler?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/jewellery/brand-name-jewellery/belinda-ring--22701-32626?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"mamari_brand_identity":{"title":"Who is Mamari? 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What 18k provides is a deeper, richer yellow tone than 14k — the higher gold content produces a warmer, more saturated color."},{"url":"https://www.afashionblog.com/does-gold-plated-brass-tarnish/","quote":"In practical terms: both 14k and 18k plated brass tarnish on the same 1–2 year timeline; the 18k version looks better while it lasts."}],"replating_as_a_lifespan_reset":[{"url":"https://www.afashionblog.com/does-gold-plated-brass-tarnish/","quote":"Replating is possible and affordable — most jewelers charge $30–$80 to replate a piece, restoring it to new condition."},{"url":"https://sagstone.com/blog/gold-plated-jewelry-faq/","quote":"Many local jewelers offer replating services for twenty to sixty dollars, depending on the piece."}]},"entry_sources":{"18k_color_purity_trade_off":["https://www.afashionblog.com/does-gold-plated-brass-tarnish/"],"replating_as_a_lifespan_reset":["https://www.afashionblog.com/does-gold-plated-brass-tarnish/","https://sagstone.com/blog/gold-plated-jewelry-faq/"]}},"french_manufacturing_origin":{"title":"What ‘Made in France’ means for this ring","entries":{"regulated_gold_plated_thickness":"In France, the term 'Gold Plated' is a réglementé designation requiring a minimum 3-micron gold layer across all visible surfaces — a standard stricter than in neighboring Belgium or Switzerland and far more durable than unregulated 'golden' or 'PVD' finishes, so this ring's plating is engineered for daily wear rather than short-lived color.","made_in_france_legal_threshold_article_39":"The 'Made in France' label is legally binding under Article 39 of the French Customs Code, which requires either a substantial manufacturing transformation in a French workshop or that at least 45% of the unit cost originates in France — so this ring's production involves genuine French craftsmanship, not just final assembly or packaging."},"entry_quotes":{"regulated_gold_plated_thickness":[{"url":"https://www.micronordecoration.fr/en/actualites/gold-plated-jewelry-quality","quote":"In France, the “Gold Plated” designation is subject to the most stringent criteria, with a higher minimum thickness than in neighboring countries such as Belgium or Switzerland."}],"made_in_france_legal_threshold_article_39":[{"url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_France","quote":"According to Article 39 of the Customs Code, a product is “Made in France\" if it has ‘undergone its last economically justified substantial transformation, carried out in a company equipped for this purpose, resulting in the manufacture of a new product or one that corresponds to an important stage of manufacture’ in France. 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