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Gold-filled is a United States layered gold product that is gaining popularity
throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. It is a quality material that is common
in all types of jewelry. The product is easy to care for and will maintain its
golden shine for a lifetime.
Gold-filled is constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers’
brass. A gold alloy is then bonded to one or both surfaces of the brass core with
heat and pressure. The bonded raw material is then sold as sheet or wire to
jewelry manufacturers for use in designs.
Gold-filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. This 5%
is then described by the karatage of the gold alloy. Most gold-filled is 12kt
or 14kt gold-filled. It is most accurately labeled with the karatage, the "/"
symbol, and then 20 to reflect this construction. Products are identified as
14/20 Gold-filled or 12/20 Gold-Filled; alternatively, 14kt Gold-Filled or
12kt Gold-Filled are also acceptable.
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