What Is Gold Filled?
Gold Plated
Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, most often copper or silver, by chemical or electrochemical plating.
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Lowest Cost
Wont last long
May irritate sensitive skin
Gold Vermeil
Affordable
Wont tarnish
Good for all skin types
Mixed with 925 Sterling Silver
Gold Filled
Solid layer of gold that is bonded to a base of another metal, such as sterling silver.
Affordable
Better quality
Wont Tarnish
Good for all skin types
Nickel Free
What does By Isabella Grace use?
Here at By Isabella Grace we use 14karat Gold filled for each piece.
14k Gold filled jewellery is not the same as gold plated jewellery.
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Unlike plated or 'dipped' metals, gold filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. A thick layer of gold is permanently bonded with heat and pressure onto the base metal (usually brass or sterling silver).
Gold filled has 100x more gold alloy than gold plated jewellery and because the layer of gold is so much thicker, it will last longer and withstand wear & tear over gold plated.
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Gold fill is hard wearing, hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant. With sensible care it will not flake, peel or turn colours and should last as long as solid 14k gold jewellery.