Gold-filled jewelry consists of a thicker outer layer of high quality solid gold making it the more durable of the two types of jewelry. Gold-filled jewelry is water resistant, tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic and can last you a lifetime. Consider it an investment.
Gold-plated jewelry has a miniscule layer of gold. It is highly susceptible to scratching and tarnishing, and after a short period of time will expose the brass beneath the gold. Gold-plated jewelry is not water resistant, tarnish resistant, hypoallergenic or durable.
Don’t want to keep taking your jewelry on and off everyday? With gold-filled jewelry, your only worry will be what outfit to style it with!