Materials & Craft
At Bijou By Lisan, we believe true luxury isn't about the price tag. It's knowing exactly what you're wearing and trusting it to last.
Real brilliance, honest materials, attainable price.
Why 925 Sterling Silver Is Our Base
Every piece starts with solid 925 sterling silver, not brass or mystery alloy.
- 92.5% pure silver, a true precious metal
- Hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin
- Strong enough for daily wear, refined enough to feel substantial
- Holds its value, unlike plated base metals that are worthless underneath
Every piece comes to life in the hands of our trusted jewelers, combining traditional jewelry-making techniques with modern technology.
Rhodium Plating, Plus the Layer Most Brands Skip
Rhodium is one of the rarest and most expensive precious metals in the world. It's the same finish used on fine white gold and platinum jewelry.
On our silver, it does three things:
- Stops tarnish. Silver oxidizes, rhodium doesn't.
- Adds a brighter, whiter mirror shine than raw silver
- Hardens the surface against scratches and daily wear
Then we go one step further: a protective nano coating over the rhodium. Daily life is rough on jewelry: perfume, sweat, lotion, friction. The extra coating seals the rhodium layer, so your jewelry keeps its shine longer with zero babying.
Most brands stop at one layer. We don't, because "looks new on day one" isn't the standard. "Still looks new months later" is.
Better Stones, Better Metal
We used to craft our pieces with premium 5A cubic zirconia, the best grade of CZ available, set in silver-plated metal. It served us well. But we wanted to give you something that lasts more than just a season, from the stone to the metal.
How both materials hold up over time
| 5A Zirconia | Moissanite | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 8 to 8.5, scratches and clouds over time | 9.25, one of the hardest gemstones on earth |
| Brilliance | Fades as the surface wears | Exceptional fire and sparkle that never fades |
| Lifespan | Dulls within 1 to 2 years | Sparkles forever |
| Plain Silver | Rhodium-Plated Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Tarnish | Darkens over time, needs regular polishing | Tarnish resistant, stays bright |
| Shine | Soft, grayish white | Bright, mirror-white finish |
| Durability | Softer surface, scratches easily | Harder surface, resists daily wear |
Where zirconia fades with time, moissanite endures. Its clarity and fire remain as vivid years from now as the day you first wore it.
Why We Make This Upgrade
Because our customers deserve jewelry that keeps its promise. A piece that dulls after a year isn't luxury, it's a countdown. When you choose Bijou By Lisan, you're choosing transparency and skilled craftsmanship.