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Gold plated

Gold plated jewelry is one of the most popular jewelry options due to its affordability and wide variety of styles. You can find everything from rings and gold plated bracelets to earrings and gold plated necklaces.

Gold plating is a very light layer of gold (0.05% real gold or less) over a base metal (usually brass or copper). The thin layer of gold is plated over the base metal to create gold plated jewelry.

Gold plating is commonly used for costume jewelry or to imitate much more expensive jewelry pieces. It is almost impossible to distinguish expensive gold jewelry pieces from much less expensive gold plated imitations.

Moon earrings

Moon earrings are a very special piece within jewelry, as they symbolize fertility and mystery, romance and spirituality. The moon is adored by lovers, as they consider it to be the one that watches over the love between two individuals.

There are also moon earrings with a kitten that, in addition to representing everything mentioned above about the moon and its mysticism, the kitten gives them a cute touch, and for any kitten lover this is simply beautiful.

At GOLD SHIELD we focus heavily on this type of design, as we are aware of how beloved kittens can be. In our online store you'll find a wide variety of jewelry pieces, including moon and kitten earrings.

Gold plated price

Gold plated jewelry is much cheaper than any other type of gold jewelry because it uses only a small amount of gold over a base metal. Gold plated jewelry is a good option if you need jewelry only for one occasion or to try new trends.

Even so, the price of gold plated pieces can vary. Be sure to ask how thick the gold plating on your jewelry piece is. Remember too that the thicker the plating, the longer the gold plating will last!

Is it worth buying gold plated?

Gold plated jewelry is ideal for when you don't plan to wear it frequently due to its short lifespan (between six months and a year, depending on the wearer).

Although this gold plating is real, there is very little percentage of gold in plated pieces, so discoloration (and the tarnishing of certain base metals) is inevitable and will affect people with sensitive skin due to the base metals that contain nickel and which, in most cases, turn out to be harmful.

If you buy gold plated jewelry, be sure to keep it away from water, chemicals, oils, and makeup to prolong its lifespan. In addition, it's best to wear gold plated pieces on their own to avoid rubbing or scraping them, this will keep the gold plating from wearing off.

Catalog of gold plated earrings

Your best bet for finding gold plated jewelry is to check online jewelry stores; however, we're sure that at GOLD SHIELD you'll find the best catalog of gold plated earrings. Remember that we offer free shipping throughout Mexico.

How to clean gold filled

Properly caring for gold plated jewelry can prolong its lifespan and keep it shiny and beautiful. Here are some tips to follow:

• Keep gold plated jewelry away from chemicals, oils, and makeup. When doing household chores, remove your gold plated jewelry, as chemicals like soaps, detergents, and cleaners can affect the plating.
• Keep your hands clean when handling gold plated jewelry, so try to wash your hands before putting on and taking off your gold plated jewelry.
• Do not expose gold plated jewelry to chlorinated or salt water. Remove your jewelry before swimming in pools, hot tubs, or the sea.
• Body oils and sweat can affect gold plated jewelry. For this, clean your jewelry frequently.
• Regular cleaning of your gold plated jewelry is important to prolong its life. Use a mild liquid soap or a professional gold plated jewelry cleaning solution and warm water when doing this. Avoid any harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Avoid brushing or scrubbing plated jewelry, as this can cause it to wear, exposing the metal underneath.
• Avoid rubbing and friction of gold plated jewelry, as this will cause the piece to wear out quickly.

How to tell if it's gold plated

Your trusted jeweler can tell you whether your jewelry piece is gold plated. However, it's not always easy to find a trusted jeweler, so we provide you with some tips to identify gold plating yourself.

When it comes to gold plated pieces, the price is usually very affordable. Gold plated jewelry is usually very affordable and almost never exceeds 50 dollars (or 1000 Mexican pesos). You can also look for the stamp most commonly used for gold plated jewelry, which is "GP".

However, there is no strict rule that gold plated jewelry must be stamped. You'll find many pieces that don't carry any kind of stamp. Gold plated jewelry is often coated with 22 karat or 24 karat gold, which gives it a very bright golden look.

Solid gold jewelry usually has a much less bright golden color because the purity levels are usually below 18 karats. If your jewelry pieces have an uneven color tone or if they're wearing off, you can assume it's gold plated.