Gold Filled vs Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plate vs Solid Gold

There are many miss leading sales going on on ebay stating items are gold filled when they really are cheap gold plate. There always has been a gray area when it comes to the exact difference in the different processes. Gold plate is electroplated and is a very very thin layer of gold. Gold fill is usually 1/10 or 1/20 10k, 14k, or 12k. This type of jewelry still has some value. Gold Vermeil usually sterling silver dipped in gold. Solid gold should be marked 10k, 12k (overseas), 14k , 18k, 22k, 24k. But remember one thing unless is 24k its technically not solid gold either, because it is mixed with another precious metal depending on the color of gold.

[QUEENMILEENA]

thank you for explaining about gold filled jewellery!!!

[ElectedOfficial]

In the 60 70s and 80s we bought v e r m e i l. It chipped so bad, all our jewelry did and I cannot believe that liquidation channel actually cell rings and jewelry made out of v e r m e i l for high prices when you know it's going to chip off. I texted them saying seriously? And they say it's expensive well it probably is expensive for chipping off the way it does. When we were teenagers we used to wear Vermeil from the drugstore for $3.75. Now they sell it for $75 and up. At least Platinum stays within the same color when it darkens as it rubs off. JTV jewelry last a lot longer than anyone else's when plated with anything. I don't know why but it does. Much better quality. And better prices

[earthbrooklyn]

A good video the only thing missing is explaining that 100% gold is very soft. Gold is not a hard metal just like fine silver and most jewelers will mix with an alloy just as they do to create sterling silver. The lower the karat the more the mix and the strong the metal. 24k won't tarnish or fade but it's not holding it's shape either. A 14K or a well done gold filled bracelet is your best bet, for authenticity and longevity

[crystalzhou]

how much should a gold vermeil coin (2.4cm) necklace cost? I am looking at one for around 220 and that seems quite expensive for what it is... but it is handmade and quite beautiful. is it worth it?

[ramirorosales]

So which one is better for everyday use, and does it last in water?

[reynantegilera]

Here in ph gold filled has more value than vermeil. It lasts longer.

[trvldude]

Thanks for the good info. You have a very nice voice too...very soothing!

[COMONSONAJ]

What does 1/10th of gold mean is it still real gold will it not fade ?

[Vincelee]

Thanks!! About to order a gold filled for my Jesus Piece!

[shengf.]

Thank you for sharing. So what is gold overlay then?

[tmoneyboxing]

so u can get 18k gold filled n there 18k gold solid whats the different

[vincenthendersonjr]

I'm still not sure man, I really want this necklace. It's a custom necklace that you can have worded in any way. But, it's the price. So, would vermeil be more efficient or should I just save the money?

[qcmbyrt]

I bought a gold bonded necklace from da mall 1/10 10kt gold but it aint plated came wit a lifetime warranty and errthang and it aint change yet and I dont think it will.

[marsbeads]

vermeil can have fine silver as base metal, no?

[diegogarro]

witch is better, vermeil or gold filled ?

[SIERTWO]

so Vermeil gold is cheeper than 14k gold?

[regimeteam]

Has the gold vermeil tarnished or can it tarnish?

[louisgarofalo]

Great vid, thanks for the info very informative

[mmm]

So is buying gold plated worth it or not

[jamaldeslandes]

Wow I am the first to comment, but where can I find a vermeil bracelet like that? I love the quality of the bracelet.