What is the difference between gold filled and gold plated jewelry?

Gold filled jewelry is made by bonding a layer of solid gold to a base metal core, usually brass or copper.

The gold layer is typically thicker than that of gold plated jewelry and is mechanically bonded to the base metal core using heat and pressure. Gold filled jewelry is typically more durable and longer-lasting than gold plated jewelry, as the layer of gold is thicker and less likely to wear off over time. Gold filled jewelry is also generally more expensive than gold plated jewelry.

Gold filled jewelry is also considered to be good for a person’s lifetime.

Gold plated jewelry, on the other hand, is made by electroplating a thin layer of gold onto a base metal core. The thickness of the gold layer can vary, but it is generally thinner than that of gold filled jewelry. Gold plated jewelry is typically less expensive than gold filled jewelry, but it is also less durable and may wear off or tarnish more quickly over time.

If you are looking for truly heirloom quality jewelry, we recommend gold filled or solid gold.

In the end, the main differences between gold filled jewelry and gold plated jewelry are the thickness and method of bonding of the gold layer, as well as the durability and cost of the final product.