What is
gold filled?
Gold Filled Jewelry is a thick
(about 25mil) solid layer of quality gold heat bonded onto an internal
semi-precious metals by advanced mechanical process. It has all the great
characteristics of solid gold jewelry without price tag. Please do not compare
gold filled jewelry to plated jewelry (usually only 3 mil layer) as there is no
comparison, gold filled is much more valuable and tarnish resistant than
plated. It does not flake off, tarnish or discolor. It is extremely long
lasting and if taken care of will last you a lifetime. Gold filled jewelry is
an economical alternative to solid gold jewelry even though it isn’t solid gold
jewelry.
What
causes gold to be different colors?
While pure gold is a warm
yellow, it can be manufactured in a wide variety of colors-including pink,
white, green, blue or gray-by being mixed with different metals. For example,
when silver and copper are added to pure gold, it turns yellow. When nickel or
palladium (or zinc and copper) are added, gold turns white. Pure gold combined
with silver, copper and zinc results in green gold. And pink gold is made when
copper is mixed with pure gold.
What is
the best way to care for the gold filled jewelry?
Do not wear your jewelry in hot
tubs and swimming pools. Take jewelry off when using laundry or cleaning
products. And, NEVER, EVER clean it with bleach. Use jewelry cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean your gold filled jewelry .If you do not have jewelry cleaner,
you can use mild soap and warm water. Never use any harsh cleaners such as
bleach or abrasives. To store gold filled jewelry, wrap each piece
separately in a soft cloth. Lay herringbone chains flat so they do not kink.
Always remember to remove your jewelry before sleeping, bathing or exercising.