Pendants Gold Filled

Yes, Gold Filled is robust and built to last, with excellent resistance to everyday wear and tear. Gold Filled is less prone to oxidation, while remaining slightly more fragile to repeated rubbing, depending on the context.

Our care instructions for daily use:

• Clean gently (soapy water + soft cloth, no abrasive products).
• Avoid prolonged contact with perfume, chlorinated water or acids.
• Wear alone or layered to reduce friction between parts.

Engraving is possible, provided it remains light and controlled.

Two common methods:

• Stamping punches: suitable for medals or charms at least 0.7 to 0.8 mm thick. Risk of embossing if the plate is too thin.
• Dremel engraving: first draw your pattern or text by hand with a black felt-tip pen, then delicately engrave. Caution: this may accelerate the tarnishing of the gold layer.

Want to get started? Our expert shows you the process on video!

Yes, you can solder a Gold Filled pendant, but you have to be very careful.

Gold Filled consists of a core (often brass) covered with a thick layer of gold (at least 5% of the total weight). Soldering (brazing) is not recommended, as the heat and subsequent filing required may damage or remove the gold layer, compromising the jewel's finish and durability.

For those who still wish to solder:

• Limit brazing to one or two operations at most.
• Use a gentle, reducing flame, with little oxygen.
• Work quickly to avoid overheating.
• Use gold solder (9 K, 12 K or 14 K), in very small quantities.
• Avoid filing off the excess, as this may damage the gold layer.

If you'd like to get started, we've compiled all our tips in this data sheet.