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Gold-Plated vs Gold-Filled, Hollow vs Solid Gold Difference

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It is so confusing when people say “gold jewelry”. It can be solid gold jewelry, hollow gold jewelry, gold-filled or gold plated jewelry - and the difference in value can be staggering.   The confusion arises because the word “gold” is often wont to describe the color of jewelry also because of the material of the piece. It should always be disclosed what are you buying! If you find it hard to find out whether you are paying for gold color or gold material - it’s simply not fair - because there is a big difference in cost.   Gold colored jewelry is typically brass or silver which plated with gold color over it. They are on the more affordable side. The jewelry made from gold (hollow or solid) is costlier and therefore the more gold is employed the costlier piece is going to be.   There are 5 materials that are typically mentioned as gold: Gold plating, Gold plating over alloy, gold-filled, solid gold, hollow gold.   Gold plated Typically yellow gold is plated on top ...

What Makes Silver Rings So Popular?

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Men haven’t always had a wide variety of options when it comes to self-expression through jewelry. In the past, a leather watch or a wedding band was all that most men wore. These days, men’s jewelry has taken a revolutionary turn for the better. The fashionable man has tons of options, especially when it comes to men’s sterling chunky silver rings . So what makes men’s sterling silver rings so popular? One of the logical reasons why men’s sterling silver rings have become so popular is because of their affordability. In fact, many designer rings made from sterling silver are also relatively affordable. For example, sterling silver rings by Giani Inspirations are more affordable than similar designs made in platinum or palladium. This means that the consumer can have access to the same amazing design and quality without breaking the bank. Besides the price, there are other advantages to buying men’s sterling silver rings. The versatility of sterling silver translates to thousands of un...