gold-filled
adjective
: consisting of a base metal covered with a layer of gold
a gold-filled bracelet
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All the chains are 18K gold-filled and range between $40 for a bracelet and $28-$75 for a necklace.
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
The most durable is pure gold, whereas gold-filled requires at least 5 percent of pure gold, followed by gold-plated which can range anywhere from 0 to 5 percent while still remaining affordable — though will show wear over time.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
The most durable is pure gold, whereas gold-filled requires at least 5 percent of pure gold, followed by gold-plated which can range anywhere from 0 to 5 percent while still remaining affordable — though will show wear over time.
—Anika Ljung, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Gold-filled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold-filled. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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