Gold-Filled or Plated?

Gold-plated is like a summer fling. It is fun, but it doesn't alwasy last. Gold-filled is the forever love. We have room in our hearts for both, but prefer to use stay with our long-time love when we can. (You can always pick up a fun, low cost flash sale that will be gold-plated though) Gold-plated is an affordable option that may or may not tarnish depending on the quality and how you take care of it. It has a very think layer of gold (usually less than O.O5%) bonded to a base metal like brass or copper. Gold-Plated tends to be more yellow in color, don't be fooled though "18k gold-filled is not genuine gold-filled" 

I am not here to judge, just to tell you the difference. But we love the durable, tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic and can last decades gold-filled. It is a more expensive option, but built to last if you take care of it. Our jewelry is precious and not indestructible, but we stand by our craftsmanship. Gold-filled is a thick layer of 14k gold (at least 5% of the total weight) mechanically bonded to a jeweler's brass core. 

If you want affordable trending jewelry gold-plated will work. Here are some of our favorites.

If you want handmade jewelry created to be worn everyday and everywhere Here are some of our favorties.

We are always here to answer any questions! xo! Love, Dee + The Shop Girls.