Gold filled jewelry is made by bonding a layer of gold onto a base metal (usually brass) core. To be considered ‘gold filled’, the gold layer must be at least 5% of the total metal content. Most gold filled jewelry is made with 12 karat or 14 karat gold.
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Because this process uses specialized machinery, gold filled jewelry is usually mass-produced as independent jewelers don’t have access to the machinery.
Compared to gold plated or vermeil, gold filled has the thickest layer of gold, meaning it will last longer before tarnishing, fading, and wearing down to the base metal underneath the gold.
Gold filled jewelry is less expensive than solid gold, so if you’re on a budget and don’t need your jewelry to last a lifetime, this can be a good option.
While it’s more durable than vermeil or gold plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry is still only 1/20th gold and it will eventually wear off over time. Gold filled jewelry also can’t be polished or restored like solid gold can – once it fades or wears through, that's what you’re stuck with.
Avoid water, sweat, lotions, chemicals, and any contact with other surfaces to keep the gold layer intact for as long as possible.
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If you’re allergic to base metals, you may want to avoid gold fill since it will eventually wear down to its base metal core.
Unlike solid gold, gold filled jewelry won’t hold its value, so while it’s less expensive to begin with, it will eventually deteriorate to its brass core and become waste - not a win in the sustainability department.
Both gold filled and gold plated jewelry are made by applying a thin layer of gold over a base metal. Gold filled jewelry is more standardized and must contain at least 5% gold, whereas gold plated jewelry can contain any amount of gold (usually the absolute thinnest layer possible).
While gold filled jewelry has a thicker layer of gold on the outside, it is still a microscopically thin layer.
Gold filled jewelry is made by pressure or heat bonding a thin layer of gold over a base metal like brass, whereas gold vermeil is made by painting a layer of gold over a sterling silver base. The outer gold layer is usually a bit thicker on gold filled jewelry vs gold vermeil.
Gold filled items will usually outlast gold vermeil thanks to the heat/pressure bonding method used.
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