Gold Filled is the closest alternative to Solid Gold jewelry.

An economical substitute, Gold Filled jewelry is tarnish-resistant, hypoallergenic, and long-lasting, just like Solid Gold. Gold-Filled jewelry has a thick layer of Solid Gold heat and pressure bonded onto the base layer, usually brass or sterling silver. 

Unlike Gold Plated Jewelry, which is made by using an electroplating process that quickly dips your jewelry in gold and results in a thin coating, Gold Filled Jewelry is much more durable and long-lasting.

Gold Filled Jewelry contains 5% gold by weight and is made by bonding a thick layer of gold to a core metal under heat and pressure, resulting in a much more secure and durable ‘coating’. 

Gold lated Jewelry contains 0.03-0.05% Solid Gold, while U.S. standards require Gold Filled jewelry to contain 5% Solid Gold - this means that Gold Filled Jewelry contains 100x more gold than Gold Plated Jewelry! 

Gold-Filled	Gold-Vermeil	Gold-Plated
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
Contains 5% or 1/20 gold by weight	Contains 0.5-1% gold by weight	Contains 0.03-0.05% gold by weight
Hypoallergenic Long-lasting Tarnish-resistant	Hypoallergenic Long-lasting	Hypoallergenic (for a little while)
✓ Wearable in water	✕ Do not wear in water	✕ Do not wear in water

While gold filled jewelry is tarnish-resistant, it can still tarnish under special circumstances, like excessive and rough use, or exposure to corrosive agents. Proper care can go a long way in helping your jewelry last longer and keep its luster. Avoid exposing your jewelry to chemicals such as fragrances, lotions, creams, harsh soaps and shampoos, sunscreen, chlorine, or any items containing sulfur. Natural body oils and residue can be cleaned using warm water and mild soap. After cleaning please pat dry your jewelry - do not rub as this may result in scratches. Safely store your pieces in the microfiber pouch they came in or in a jewelry box, away from any sources of humidity.

All chains, findings, and other jewelry components used in LK jewelry are Gold Filled unless specified otherwise.

Gold Filled jewelry is:

• Tarnish-resistant
• Hypoallergenic
• Long-lasting
• and cheaper than solid gold jewelry!