Know More About Gold-Filled Jewelry

Gold-filled jewelry provide reasonable price for daily use also is a long-life jewelry materials. Let’s know more about gold-filled jewelry before you buy.

What is Gold-Filled?
This type of gold is made by fusing a solid layer of gold to a base metal such as brass copper, nickel or silver. The gold ranges in purity but is generally over 12K. The legal requirement for gold-filled jewelry is that it should make up at least 5% of the item’s total weight.

How durable is Gold Filled jewelry?
Gold-filled jewelry that has a thicker band of gold can last for about 30-40 years, while others can only retain their luster for about eight years. But durability also depends on how the item is being cleaned, polished and maintained.

Can Gold-Filled jewelry cause skin sensitivity or allergies?
As Gold-filled jewelry usually cover with thick gold layer, it is hypoallergenic.But if your skin allergies to metal, this can cause sensitivity, rashes or irritation.

Does Gold-Filled jewelry tarnish?
The sheet of gold attached to Gold-filled jewelry thick therefore it got lower chance to peeling, tarnishing or discoloring.However, gold-filled jewelry can lose its color and turn darker, especially when exposed to heat or chemicals. Therefore, it is also important to avoid things and clean them.

How to clean and maintain Gold-Filled jewelry?
Gold-filled jewelry can last for a very long time depending on the maintenance. It is important for you to read up on how it should be cleaned and what should be avoided while wearing gold filled items.

Avoid:
Public Pool
Exercising
Creams

Normal Cleaning:
Gently washed with plain water and thoroughly dried 
Wiped with a soft cloth