What Does Gold-Filled Mean?

GOLD FILLED is much more valuable than gold-plated. In fact, there is almost 100 percent more gold in gold-filled items than is found in gold-plated items. Just as gold-plated jewelry is plated with gold, gold-filled jewelry is as well, but there is a big difference between the ways these products are made.

Gold-filled items have a much thicker layer of gold on them, and the gold is a much higher quality. In fact, it is just a step down from solid gold when it comes to quality and value.   Gold-filled items also use a gold alloy, which can be very strong depending on the karat of the gold that is used. Remember that the lower karats of gold tend to be a bit stronger, 14 karat gold being an example. A higher karat of gold indicates a higher purity, and while that means the gold piece itself is more valuable, the metal will be a little softer. As a frame of reference, keep in mind that 24 karat gold is pure gold and, thus, the softest form of gold available. Buyers who are looking for a more durable jewelry piece may want to opt for a lower karat.

You won't need to worry about gold-filled jewelry tarnishing, and even if you have an allergy to certain metals, you won't have to worry about allergies from metals such as nickel. You can't say the same about gold-plated jewelry.

 

1 PAIR STUD EARRINGS

CLEAR CUBIC ZIRCONIA - SUPER SPARKLY

18KT YELLOW GOLD FILLED

9mm STONE

VERY NICE QUALITY

 

ITEM WILL BE SENT VIA NORMAL PARCEL POST

INSURANCE IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA AT CHECKOUT - JUST ASK.

I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST IN THE POST.

POSTAGE

I happily combine postage to keep costs as low as possible for you.

WHEN IN DOUBT - SHOUT - For a Quote.

I use prepaid post bags where possible.

AUSTRALIA POST just put the prices up again RATHER ALOT, and they are now as follows.

500GM $8.25 (WAS $6.95)

3KG $13.40 (WAS $10.95)

5KG $16.71 (WAS $14.95)

OUCH!!

THE MORE YOU BUY THE CHEAPER EACH ITEM WILL BE  eg:....