So you love a good necklace stack, a charm with attitude, or a bracelet that does the most — but you’re wondering:
What are Maricel pieces actually made of?
Let’s talk materials, sparkle, and why your skin will never turn green around here. 🙅♀️✨
As the designer and assembler (aka jewelry boss lady) behind Maricel, I get this question a lot. The truth? I’m picky AF — in the best way. I only use materials that I’d wear myself — durable, hypoallergenic, and cute enough to layer and mix with confidence.
Let’s break it down:
🔗 Stainless Steel (316L Surgical Grade)
This is the workhorse of chains — strong, shiny, and safe for sensitive skin.
• Doesn’t tarnish
• Won’t scratch easily
• Never turns skin green (bye, middle school trauma)
• Great for everyday wear — even in the shower or on vacation
✨ Gold-Plated Stainless Steel (18K PVD Coated)
This is where we get fancy. These chains have the same surgical-grade steel base, but with a luxe 18K gold PVD coating that actually stays gold.
• Hypoallergenic & non-tarnish
• Gold that doesn’t flake off after one brunch
• Free of nickel, lead, cadmium — and BS
💛 Gold-Plated Brass (Most Charms and Some Necklaces & Bracelets)
Yes, she’s extra — but she knows how to behave.
• Made with 18K gold electroplated over jeweler’s brass
• Protected with e-coating to last longer
• Lightweight and ideal for your pieces, adds sparkle
• With good care, these can last years (trust me, I wear mine constantly)
💫 Gold-Filled
Think of this as the bossy older sister of gold-plated.
• 5–7% of the piece is actually 18K gold — not just a topcoat
• The gold is mechanically bonded to the brass core
• It resists tarnish, holds up beautifully, and gives off serious heirloom energy
🖤 Sterling Silver & Rhodium
We love a cool-toned moment.
• Select pieces are made with .925 sterling silver
• Some feature black rhodium + gold-plated links
• The contrast is chef’s kiss — edgy, sparkly, and smooth
• Rhodium adds durability and a moody glam vibe I’m obsessed with
TL;DR:
My pieces are made for real life — sweat, sass, shine and all.
You can layer them, live in them, and love them for a long time.
Whether you’re a gold goddess, a silver siren, or a mix-it-up rebel, there’s a Maricel piece (or five) with your name on it. 💋