Gold Plated Earrings

What is gold plating?

Gold plated jewelry is one of the most popular jewelry options due to its affordability and variety of styles. It's made through a process of coating a thin layer of gold over a more affordable base metal, such as nickel, brass, stainless steel, silver or copper.

When made with a quality base metal, such as stainless steel or silver, gold plated jewelry is hypoallergenic, but this doesn't mean the gold plating won't fade.

The plating is almost always done with an electric current in a tub of solution and is a "wet plating" method. The gold plating layer can range from 0.17 to 2.5 microns (one micron equals 0.0001 centimeters) and varies in color depending on the purity of the gold used.

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

Although it's plated in real gold, there is very little real gold in plated pieces, so fading (and tarnishing of certain base metals) is inevitable and will expose sensitive skin to nickel-containing base metals, which are sometimes harmful.

If you buy gold plated jewelry, be sure to keep it away from water, chemicals, oils and makeup to prolong its lifespan. Also, it's best to wear gold plated jewelry alone to avoid rubbing or brushing it, which will cause the gold plating to fade.

18k gold plating

The advantage of 18k gold plated jewelry is that it's easy on the wallet and the designs are as beautiful as real gold jewelry. The affordable prices make this easy to wear. This is the best alternative to pure gold jewelry.

The material of 18k gold plated jewelry is very strong due to its composition. Pure gold jewelry has the disadvantage of its fragile nature. Always clean your jewelry with a soft cloth. Avoid material with a rough quality. You can use a cotton ball.

Rubbing too hard can cause scratches. Store your jewelry away from moisture. Store them in separate bags to prevent tarnishing. Keep them safe from your body's sweat. Keep them away from harmful chemicals.

Any cosmetics such as foundation, hairsprays and lotions could damage your 18k gold plated jewelry, so keeping them away is a rule to follow. Always wait until your makeup is absorbed into the skin and then put on your gold plated jewelry.

Wholesale gold plated jewelry

The price of gold plated jewelry varies from one piece to another and among different manufacturers. But generally, they are a more economical alternative to authentic gold jewelry pieces.

That's precisely why finding wholesale gold plated jewelry won't be a problem, since a large number of suppliers carry jewelry with this type of material. You'll be able to find gold plated jewelry in physical jewelry stores, online or even in local markets.

Gold plated jewelry lasts about two years with regular use. The approximate lifespan depends on how well it's plated, exposure to air and moisture, and how well it's maintained.

Gold plated necklace

Gold plated jewelry can be a good addition to your jewelry collection. For the price of one piece of gold jewelry, you can get different designs of this type of jewelry. It may not last forever like gold jewelry would, but it can last a very, very long time with proper care. And even if it shows signs of tarnishing, you may be able to save it with the right techniques.

The GS Pineapple Gold Plated Necklace is a unique piece that features an exclusive and beautiful pineapple design, made with the best materials, sterling silver (925) and gold plating. In addition, it also features Austrian crystal inlays throughout the piece.