Infinity 8 Protect – advanced gilding method used in VEL LEES jewelry
VEL LEES jewelry is a mark of intention worn close to the body — which is why its beauty should go hand in hand with durability. Infinity 8 Protect is a modern electroplating gilding method that helps increase the durability of jewelry finishes and reduce the impact of everyday wear on the gold layer.
What is Infinity 8 Protect?
Infinity 8 Protect is the name of an advanced gilding method used in selected VEL LEES products. It's not an additional coating applied over finished gilding, but rather the very way in which that gilding is created — a precise electroplating process that allows the gold to be evenly distributed across the surface of the jewelry, including on more intricate details.
The result is gilding that has, from the very beginning, been designed with greater resistance to the effects of everyday use — without altering the character of the jewelry, without overwhelming its form, and without concealing its noble appearance.
Why does the form of gilding matter?
Gilding is one of the most valued jewelry finishing methods. It allows the nobility of gold to be combined with the lightness and accessibility of other metals, creating an elegant visual effect.
However, not every gilding is done the same way. Standard electroplating methods can be faster and cheaper, but the result may be a less even layer of gold — and it is precisely this layer that is the first to come into contact with skin, cosmetics, water, perfume, or clothing, and over time undergoes natural wear.
That's why at VEL LEES we're constantly searching for solutions that allow us to achieve higher-quality, more durable gilding right from the moment it's created. Infinity 8 Protect is the result of that search — a more precise electroplating method that supports the durability of the finish from the very start and helps the gilding maintain its aesthetic appearance for longer.
How does gilding with the Infinity 8 Protect method work?
Infinity 8 Protect is an electroplating method that uses electric current to evenly distribute gilding across the surface of the jewelry — including on more intricate details and irregularly shaped elements.
Compared to standard electroplating methods, this makes it possible to achieve a more even gilding finish, even on irregularly shaped elements. Thanks to this, the Infinity 8 Protect method has become one of the solutions used in developing the quality of selected VEL LEES products.
What benefits does Infinity 8 Protect offer?
Infinity 8 Protect was developed to increase the durability of the finish right from the gilding stage and to help reduce the effects of everyday use, such as:
- gradual wearing away of the gold layer,
- loss of shine,
- surface dulling,
- the impact of everyday use and contact with cosmetics,
- faster wear of the most exposed parts of the jewelry.
This is especially important for rings, bracelets, pendants, and pieces worn close to the skin, which work alongside the body every day and are exposed to friction.
Bestsellers gilded with the Infinity 8 Protect method
A selection of our most popular VEL LEES products featuring Infinity 8 Protect gilding — from copper tensor bracelets to silver charms and the infinity chain.
Everyday use and care
Jewelry accompanies us in everyday life — at work, at meetings, while traveling, and during important moments in life. Over time, every surface undergoes natural wear. Thanks to the Infinity 8 Protect method, the gilding has been designed from the very beginning with greater resistance to everyday use in mind.
This method doesn't change the philosophy of care — it's still worth removing jewelry before bathing, sleeping, exercising, or contact with detergents. It doesn't replace care for the piece, but supports it. You could say it's the foundation of finish maintenance: it helps preserve the aesthetics of the finish for longer and keeps the gilded surface looking fresh, elegant, and noble for a longer time.
Where does the name Infinity 8 Protect come from?
The name wasn't chosen by accident. The infinity symbol has for centuries been associated with continuity, permanence, and that which goes beyond the fleeting moment — with constant flow, growth, and the connection between the material and the immaterial.
The number 8 also carries rich symbolism: in many cultures it's associated with balance, stability, abundance, and harmony. Laid on its side, it forms precisely the infinity symbol.
At VEL LEES, the infinity symbol isn't a promise of indestructibility. It's a reminder of our commitment to quality, durability, and the conscious creation of products meant to preserve their beauty for as long as possible. Infinity 8 Protect is currently used in selected products — information about its use can always be found in the product description — and we are steadily expanding the project to further models and collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We currently use this method in selected products — primarily where jewelry elements are most exposed to everyday friction and faster wear of the finish. Information about its use can always be found in the description of the specific product. We are gradually expanding this technology to further models.
The easiest way is to check the product description. If a given model was made using this technology, the relevant information will be included in its specifications and finish description.
It's a more precise electroplating process that allows the gilding to be applied more evenly right at the moment it's created — it's not an additional coating applied afterward, but the very method by which the gilding itself is made. This is especially important for products most exposed to everyday friction.
Our goal is to create high-quality products that keep their aesthetics for as long as possible. That's why we continuously develop solutions related to gilding and jewelry surface finishing.
Infinity 8 Protect — precise gilding. A visible difference.
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