Gold-filled jewellery is a heavy gold layer bonded to a base metal creating beautiful waterproof, long-lasting pieces. The closest and most premium alternative to solid gold and contains 100 times more gold than plated pieces.

What it is: Solid gold is bonded to either brass or sterling silver in very high temperatures. This layer means that the content of gold is usually 5% (or more) of the weight of the piece. Brands tend to use 14 or 18 karat gold, and pieces are stamped whenever possible to certify that the jewellery is gold filled. This layer of solid gold is resistant to water damage, sweat and scratches. Gold-filled jewellery will last for many years, and will not cause reactions on the skin. 

This type of jewellery is best for those who wear jewellery every day and have a larger budget to spend on their jewellery. Whilst we don’t recommend swimming or sleeping with jewellery on, Gold Filled pieces will be more resistant to chlorine damage should you take a cheeky dip in the pool with your jewellery on. If you swim in the ocean/sea with your gold-filled pieces on, give them a rinse and a wipe when you come out of the water. Gold-filled jewellery is SHOWER-SAFE!

Our gold plated jewellery uses 20 times more solid gold than standard gold plated jewellery. We also use a hypoallergenic, protective layer to prevent premature tarnishing, keeping your pieces shiny and golden for longer.

What it is: Gold plating uses the same electroplating method but deposits a higher amount of gold onto the surface of the base metal. This gives a more luxe feel and look, and will last longer than cheap jewellery. The base metal used is nickel-free brass or sterling silver. These metals should not cause reactions on the skin.

This type of jewellery is best for those who want quality jewellery on a lower budget. The karat/ct of gold used to plate these are usually 14, 18, 20 or 24. The gold plating will last years if looked after properly. We love using 18k and 20k gold to plate our pieces because of their rich gold hues.