Gold Filled

• Avoid contact with perfume, lotions, etc.
• Keep your jewelry in a dry, temperate place.
• Handle your Gold Filled jewelry with care, and with gloves if possible.

Gold filled jewelry (laminated gold) has a precious appearance, is timeless and indispensable in your collection.
It's a great alternative to the gold jewelry you've always dreamed of owning.
Here are a few ideas for creations with this beautiful golden metal.

• If you want to be at the top of the trend, then dress up your wrist with this Gold Filled wire weekly bracelet and its little charms.
• Create a bohemian ring to wear proudly on your finger for any occasion.
• The Gold Filled multi-row necklace combines choker, necklace and pendant in a single piece of jewelry, an elegant way to show off your décolleté.
• Discover the joys of jewelry creation and try your hand atincluding Gold Filled in resin.

Gold Filled is a precious material that requires special care when handling, to avoid mistakes that could harm the quality of your creations. Common mistakes to avoid include:

• Using inappropriate tools: make sure you use the right tools to avoid damaging the gold layer.
• Exposing Gold Filled to harsh chemicals: products such as abrasive cleaners or certain perfumes can damage the finish.
• Overheating Gold Filled: exposure to excessively high temperatures can alter the appearance of the material.
• Using an inappropriate soldering technique: Gold Filled should not be subjected to excessively high temperatures, as this could destroy the gold layer.

For more details on best practices and mistakes to avoid, see our complete guide on how to work with Gold Filled.

Gold Filled and gold-plated are both precious materials, but their manufacturing processes and durability are very different. Here are the main differences:

• Manufacturing process:
• Gold Filled consists of a layer of real gold (at least 5% of total weight) that is mechanically bonded to a base metal.
• Gold plating is a layer of gold deposited on a base metal by electrolysis. The layer is 3 microns.
• Durability:
• Gold Filled is a little more resistant to time and wear. It does not fade easily, even with daily use. It can, however, oxidize, due to the presence of copper in its alloy.
• Gold plating is more fragile and can wear more quickly. On the other hand, it will oxidize less and appear shinier than Gold Filled.
• Cost:
• Gold Filled is generally more expensive than gold-plated, due to the quantity of gold used and its durability.

For more detailed information on the differences between these two materials, see our full article on the differences between Gold Filled and Gold Plated.