What's the difference between gold and gold plating?
Want to invest in gold jewelry? Gold-plated or 18-carat gold, follow our advice
You'll find these fashion accessories in real gold or gold-plated.
For any buyer, knowing the difference between gold and gold-plated is of paramount importance.
Depending on whether they're made of pure gold or gold-plated, the models you can afford are worth different amounts.
The difference between gold and gold plating: an essential step in making the right choice for your needs
To understand the difference between gold and gold plating, you need to know what these terms mean. When we speak of gold plating, we mean a perfect reproduction of real gold.
- Price : because it is not solid gold but only on the surface, gold-plated jewelry will be much less valuable to buy or sell .
- The way: the work to be done by goldsmiths or jewellers will not be the same and the time invested will be less .
- Appearance: visually, the two types of object are very similar, yet have distinctly different qualities. Gold plating will be less smooth and homogeneous.
- Density: the weight of the object can also be significant, even if it depends mainly on whether it is hollow or solid.
Thanks to the technique of gold plating, jewelers create beautiful jewelry that you can invest in, making it more affordable.
How to tell the difference between gold and gold plating?
There are several ways to tell the difference between gold and gold plating, although confusion can quickly set in when you're faced with perfectly executed plating.
Observe the punch (a square)
- Feel the solidity of the material: real gold is more malleable.
- Consistent color, no tonal differences on Gold
- Shine: gold does not lose its luster, unlike gold-plated products, which can react with time and the skin's natural acidity.
As you can see, telling the difference between gold and gold-plated jewellery is difficult and not necessarily within the reach of a novice.
That's why GOLDMARKET we advise you to come and do an in-branch appraisal with one of our precious metals experts, who will be able to tell you the precise value of your jewelry.
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