What is the difference between gold filled, gold plated, and gold vermeil?
| Gold-Filled | Gold-Vermeil | Gold-Plated |
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| Thick layer of heat and pressure bonded gold on a core metal, usually brass or sterling silver | Gold-coating on .925 Sterling Silver | Layer of gold coated on a core metal using electroplating |
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Contains 5% or 1/20 gold by weight
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Contains 0.5-1% gold by weight
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Contains 0.03-0.05% gold by weight |
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Hypoallergenic Long-lasting Tarnish-resistant |
Hypoallergenic Long-lasting |
Hypoallergenic |
| ✓ Wearable in water | ✕ Do not wear in water | ✕ Do not wear in water |