A beautiful alternative to gold, your gold-plated jewelry will have the brilliance of gold at more affordable prices. A must-have fashion accessory, gold plating lets you create elaborate, sophisticated jewelry. It's the perfect way to treat yourself at low prices!




















































From engraving medals to charms of various shapes and sizes, beads and pendants, here you'll find a wide selection of components for your jewelry. For a complete assembly, find our gold-plated primers and chains.
3-micron gold plating is the ideal choice for creating jewelry that combines aesthetics, quality and longevity. Unlike conventional fine gilding, this thick plating (minimum 3 microns of gold on a brass base) offers superior resistance to oxidation. It's a good option for those who want to make gold jewelry that lasts.
At Perles & Co, we've selected a wide range of 3-micron gold-plated beads, chains, rings, clasps, studs, creoles and charms to suit the needs of beginners and professional designers alike. Their shiny finish and silky feel make it easy to create refined jewelry, whether fine necklaces, precious bracelets, modern earrings or personalized jewelry.
These components are ideal for creating handmade jewelry, for gift or sale. They combine perfectly with gemstones, faceted glass or pearly beads for an elegant, sophisticated effect.
Thanks to their durability, gold-plated components are also suitable for creations that you want to wear every day, while retaining their golden shine over time. They won't blacken and are more resistant to humidity than conventional gilding.
Whether you're launching your own jewelry brand or taking the plunge into DIY creation, this collection offers excellent value for money, with results that are as beautiful as they are long-lasting.
It's an alloy of base metals coated with gold using an electrical or chemical process.
Find out more about the differences between Gold Plated and Gold Filled in our explanatory sheet.
Plated jewelry can darken on contact with skin and sweat.
We suggest you clean them regularly, but gently. Avoid anything too abrasive, such as baking soda, chemicals or hard brushes...
Instead, clean regularly and gently with :
Rinse well and wipe dry.
To make your jewelry shine, use a microfiber cloth sprinkled with flour.
Several methods are available to you:
Gold plating, less expensive than gold, is within everyone's reach.
Appreciated by men and women alike, these shiny jewels can be found on catwalks and in fashion magazines.
In the form of necklaces, earrings or bracelets, it's a must-have.