Everyone loves Gold jewelry, but the prices really bite, especially when you are on a budget. The problem is, all of us like to look good and there is nothing like adding a touch of glimmer to almost any outfit.
There is something about gold that attracts attention. It represents status; it’s a symbol of beauty, class, virtue and high value. It’s been used to represent things we desire for millennia. According to existing myths, gold has been coveted as far as we can remember being human.
Yet not everyone can afford gold and for many the only way to still have that glittering noble look without paying an arm and a leg is to buy gold plated jewelry.
Some have misgivings about gold-plated jewelry. It is not considered “the real thing” and often has been known to tarnish.
The good news is that gold plating quality can vary. From one company to the next it can widely differ. Generally speaking, the quality depends not only on the thickness and purity of the gold coating, but the base metal used for the jewelry, and the minerals used to bond it. Then there’s the durability and quality of craftsmanship. Well made plated gold can be almost impossible to distinguish from solid gold jewelry just by looking at it. Sometimes when you hold it in your hand, high quality gold-plated jewelry can have the weighty feel of solid gold as well.
As with all cheaper things, there are drawbacks to gold-plated jewelry, particularly when the quality is not high. Tarnishing and fading are the most common issues. Again, it depends on how well it’s made.
Not sure if gold plated jewelry is for you?
Not sure you can trust it to make you both look good and to last you long enough?
We’ve got you covered. In this guide, we outline 13 things you need to know about gold plating before you buy.