Gold-filled wire is different from gold plating in that gold plating is a minuscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will typically wear off as it will not stand up to heat, water, or wear over time and is not hypoallergenic. Gold-filled is constructed in three layers - the core metal is high quality jewelers' brass and a solid gold alloy is applied to the core metal with heat and pressure. Unlike plated metals…
Gold-filled wire is different from gold plating in that gold plating is a minuscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will typically wear off as it will not stand up to heat, water, or wear over time and is not hypoallergenic. Gold-filled is constructed in three layers - the core metal is high quality jewelers' brass and a solid gold alloy is applied to the core metal with heat and pressure. Unlike plated metals…