What is the difference between gold filled, gold plated, and gold vermeil?

 Gold-Filled Gold-Vermeil Gold-Plated
Thick layer of heat and pressure bonded gold on a core metal, usually brass or sterling silver Gold-plating on .925 Sterling Silver Thin layer of gold on a core metal using electroplating
Contains 5% gold by weight
Contains 0.03-.05% gold by weight
 Contains 0.03-.05% gold by weight

Hypoallergenic
Long-lasting
Tarnish-resistant

Hypoallergenic
Not long lasting
Not Tarnish Resistant

Not Hypoallergenic
Not long lasting
Not Tarnish Resistant

✓ Can be worn in water

✕ Do not wear in water

✕ Do not wear in water
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