Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Metal Content: Cu (Copper) 85%, Zn (Zinc) 15%
Filling: Au 0.375 (Gold 9ct)
Size: approx. 60mm x 8mm
Plated Jewelry vs. Filled Jewelry
Gold Plated Jewelry | Gold Filled Jewelry | ||
Gold plated items have a very thin surface layer of gold. The plating is not bonded to the base metal and will eventually fade. Because of this, plated items are available at a lower price. If the lifespan of the item is not important for you, then you will want to go with gold-plated. | Gold filled items have a thick layer of actual gold permanently pressure bonded to another metal. Gold-filled items wear, look, and last like solid gold because the outer surface IS solid gold. If you want your item to last for a long time, then you will want to go with gold-filled. | ||
Thickness of Surface | About 0.1-0.5 Microns | Thickness of Surface | About 0.5 Microns |
Bonded to Base | No | Bonded to Base | Yes |
Will Color Change? | Eventually [Depending on use] | Will Color Change? | Never [Regardless of use] |
Warranty | 90 Days | Warranty | Lifetime |
Average Cost | R50 - R350 | Average Cost | R150 - R1000 |