Mirror silver
All our silver jewelry is rhodium-plated, a high-end finish borrowed from fine jewelry. Rhodium, an extremely rare precious metal from the platinum group, is renowned for its exceptional hardness and anti-oxidant properties.
Plated onto polished silver, it acts as a protective barrier against the natural tarnishing of the metal, while giving it a lasting and bright shine.
With its unique purity and naturally silvery color, rhodium intensifies the brilliance of the jewelry, while prolonging its beauty over time.
Thanks to this alliance between artisanal know-how and a demand for quality, each Alhiage piece becomes an exceptional jewel, crafted to last through time.
The precious alloy
Vermeil is a precious metal composed of sterling silver covered with a layer of 18-carat fine gold. This plating process creates a noble material that combines the brilliance of gold with the strength of silver.
To be called vermeil, jewelry must be plated with a layer of gold at least 5 microns thick. This requirement guarantees not only its brilliance but also its durability. Thanks to this high-quality plating, vermeil jewelry retains its luster over time, while remaining more affordable than solid gold.
Although it has a silver core, vermeil possesses the same aesthetic and hypoallergenic properties as solid gold. It does not tarnish, resists wear, and is perfectly suited to sensitive skin.
It is a precious, refined and durable alternative, ideal for lovers of high-end jewelry who wish to combine quality and elegance.
Leathers and Skins
At Alhiage, each wrist piece is attached to a meticulously crafted leather bracelet, respecting traditional French craftsmanship. Made exclusively in France, our bracelets are crafted in the heart of the Allier region, in workshops renowned for their exceptional expertise.
The leather used comes from Made from full-grain calfskin leather, renowned for its suppleness, strength, and fine grain. This noble, living material evolves over time, developing a delicate patina and lending each piece of jewelry a unique character. Only the finest hides are selected, rigorously sorted to guarantee impeccable quality.
Leatherwork, in this demanding craft, is much more than simple shaping: it's a meeting of passion and precision, of time-honored techniques and the pursuit of perfect detail. Each step—cutting, splitting, dyeing, sewing—is carried out by hand, respecting the traditional skills of French leatherworking.
By combining the nobility of calfskin leather with the refinement of our jewelry, we create durable, elegant pieces, designed to accompany those who wear them with authenticity and elegance.
