Gold Filled is a piece of jewelry with a layer of gold mechanically applied to the surface of a base metal, can be called Gold Filled if the amount of gold equals one-twentieth of the total weight of
April 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
Gold Filled: (Also "Goldfilled", or "gold-filled", abbreviated g.f.) A piece of jewelry with a layer of gold mechanically applied to the surface of a base metal, (like brass or copper), can be called Gold Filled if the amount of gold equals one-twentieth of the total weight of the piece. Victorian pieces are likely to be unmarked, but later pieces are marked with the fineness of the gold layer, and the part by weight of the gold. For example a piece marked "1/10 12K G.F." is composed of at least 1/10 12K gold based on the weight of the finished piece. An older unmarked gold piece may often be identified by wear through to base metal, especially when viewing corners or edges under magnification. Look for a change to a darker, brassy colored material at these spots.
Gold plated: A piece of jewelry with a wafer thin coating of gold electroplated or mechanically plated onto a base metal.
Gold Tone: Jewelry finished with a gold color with almost no appreciable measurement of weight in actual gold.
Golden finish: Jewelry finished so that it has the look of gold, but no actual gold content.
Greek key: A design motif attributed to the ancient Greeks symbolizing the bonds of love, friendship and devotion. Greek key designs are repeating patterns of interlocking geometric shapes.
Half-hoop: A bangle, bracelet, or ring in which only half of the circumference of the piece is set with stones.
Half-hoop design: An earring which resembles a ring but does not form a complete circle.
Hallmark: A form of consumer protection against fraud, hallmarks are simply marks stamped onto a precious metal by a legally appointed official after assaying to denote the amount of precious metal contained in a piece. European hallmarks are legally required and date back to the early middle ages. Marks are not officially required in the US but are carried by custom and practice. Marks may indicate the purity of the metal, the maker, the country of manufacture, and/or the date that the piece was assayed or had its design registered.
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Gold plated: A piece of jewelry with a wafer thin coating of gold electroplated or mechanically plated onto a base metal.
Gold Tone: Jewelry finished with a gold color with almost no appreciable measurement of weight in actual gold.
Golden finish: Jewelry finished so that it has the look of gold, but no actual gold content.
Greek key: A design motif attributed to the ancient Greeks symbolizing the bonds of love, friendship and devotion. Greek key designs are repeating patterns of interlocking geometric shapes.
Half-hoop: A bangle, bracelet, or ring in which only half of the circumference of the piece is set with stones.
Half-hoop design: An earring which resembles a ring but does not form a complete circle.
Hallmark: A form of consumer protection against fraud, hallmarks are simply marks stamped onto a precious metal by a legally appointed official after assaying to denote the amount of precious metal contained in a piece. European hallmarks are legally required and date back to the early middle ages. Marks are not officially required in the US but are carried by custom and practice. Marks may indicate the purity of the metal, the maker, the country of manufacture, and/or the date that the piece was assayed or had its design registered.
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