Gold Filled Jewelry consists of 2-3 layers of solid gold (bonded or pressed) with other metals a brass, silver, or other base metal.
There is another type of gold plating that is called Vermeil. Vermeil is an item that is made of sterling silver and plated with a thin layer of gold. The thickness of gold on the piece should be at least 2.5 microns.
Jewelry casting is the process by which a wax pattern is made into a jewelry mold and then filled with molten metal or silver to create a custom piece of jewelry. It is also called lost wax casting because the wax is always “lost” during the process of making jewelry.
How to care for jewelry Keep them away from skincare products-Wear jewelry after applying lotion, perfume or hairspray. Avoid wearing silver jewelry when you go to swimming or at the sauna. Avoid leaving jewelry in the sunlight Put your jewelries on rotation-Jewelry is meant to be 24/7.
Keep gold jewelry away from silver jewelry-Gold scratches easily. They need to keep in their original boxes or pouches. Give it a clean-At the end of day, wipe your jewelry with anti-tarnish cloth before storing away.