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Gold Filled
It is very important to understand the difference between Gold Filled and Gold Plated, which relates to the amount of gold used. Gold plated products have a very thin layer (seven-millionths of an inch) of gold, while 14K gold filled products must have at least one-twentieth of their entire weight in 14K gold. This means that gold-plated items, while cheaper, will not last as long, because eventually the thin gold layer will rub off. Gold filled items, however, will remain gold for a lifetime if cared for properly. The occasional silver spot is from solder holding joints together. Unless you are using harsh chemicals or abrasives, the gold layer will stay gold for years to come!
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