Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Clad

Stern Leach has the unique ability to mechanically clad precious metals. Karat Gold and Sterling Silver can be permanently fused together, similiar to Gold Filled.

Gold cladding to Sterling Silver allows for distinctive design elements, such as etching and diamond cutting. The ability for the design elements opens up a new dimension that reveals the two-tone effects of the techniques, which is unavailable in Gold Filled.

Options/Benefits	Clad	Gold Filled
All precious metal	•
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Durability	•	•
Ability for two-tone design elements by etching and diamond cutting	•
Less expensive than full karat gold	•	•
Available in various product offerings	•	•