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Gold Plated Huggie Earrings

Gold-plated Huggies are made from a base metal like silver or brass that is then coated with a thin layer of gold. 18ct Solid gold Huggies, on the other hand, are made entirely from pure gold.

What’s the difference between gold-plated and gold-filled?

Gold-plated metal is when a smaller layer of 14K gold [is] applied over a base metal.” The amount of 14K gold can vary, but the minimum “must be 0.5 microns of gold, Most of the time, the base metal is brass, but some companies might opt for a sterling silver base to keep earrings and other jewelry pieces hypoallergenic.

Gold-filled jewelry has about 100 times more gold than gold-plated jewelry, It contains layers of 10K, 14K, [and] 18K gold wrapped around the base metal and should have a 1:20 ratio with the base metal,” she adds. She also notes that gold-filled has a much longer lifespan compared to gold-plated and that the base metal can be any type of metal, including brass or sterling silver.

In addition to gold-plated and gold-filled, there is also gold vermeil, which has more requirements compared to its filled and plated counterparts. The gold plating used must be at least 10K, and the base metal must be sterling silver, The plating thickness for gold used must be a minimum of 2.5 microns, This is the more expensive option out of the three, but it will also last longer.