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! Although 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.