"Gold-Filled” is a USA industry standard that legally requires 1/20th, or 5% pure gold by weight. It is a strictly regulated process that involves pressure bonding multiple layers of solid 14k gold with extreme heat over a core of high quality jeweler’s brass. Gold-Filled can sometimes be 500x thicker than Gold Plated jewelry. It will not chip off or turn your skin green. We recommend this people with sensitive skin. Suggested Wear: to prolong the luster of your Gold-filled jewelry be careful of hard water exposure, chemicals in shampoos, ocean salt water, chlorine in pools, heavy metals from sweat. Gold Filled jewelry should last you years, but we do suggest maintaining attentive care practices.

Pronounced "vehr-may" a thick layer of gold plating is deposited onto a solid sterling silver base. To be legally called "vermeil," the gold layer needs to be at least 2.5 microns thick. This is a great option for people with sensitive skin. It is not as strong as Gold Filled but still a great option. Suggested Wear: to prolong the luster and plating of your Vermeil jewelry be careful of hard water exposure, chemicals in shampoos, ocean salt water, chlorine in pools, heavy metals from sweat. Because Vermeil is plated we do suggest occasional wear and to store in a dry area.