Gold Plated Jewellery
Gold plated jewellery gives you the warmth and colour of gold at a price that suits everyday wear. Each piece starts as a base metal, usually sterling silver or steel, and is finished with a bonded layer of real gold. On the skin it looks and feels like solid gold, while costing a fraction of the price. That makes plating a sensible choice for pieces you reach for constantly, for building a look without a large outlay, and for gifting when you would rather spend on the design than the metal.
The finish does wear over time, so keep pieces away from perfume, hand cream and water, and store them dry. With proper care, gold plating can retain its colour for years and a worn piece can often be re-plated rather than replaced. The thickness of the gold layer varies by maker, so ask about micron count if you plan to wear a piece daily.
If you find yourself reaching for the same pieces every morning, it may be time to explore solid gold jewellery for the heirlooms you'll never need to re-plate.
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Gold Plated Jewellery FAQs
It is jewellery made from a base metal, most often sterling silver or stainless steel, coated with a bonded layer of real gold. The gold you see and touch is genuine, but it sits on the surface rather than running the whole way through, which makes it more affordable than solid gold.
It depends on the thickness of the plating and how hard the piece is worn. Something worn daily against skin and fabric will show wear sooner than an occasional piece. With care, plating holds its colour for years, and worn pieces can often be re-plated by a jeweller rather than replaced.
Suitability for sensitive skin depends largely on the base metal underneath the plating. If you know you react to certain metals, check the base metal before buying.
Put them on last, after perfume, hair products and hand cream, and take them off before washing, swimming or sleeping. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear, avoid polishing cloths and dips meant for solid gold, and store each piece dry and separate.
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