What Is Gold Filled Wire?
Gold filled refers to the process in which gold is mechanically bonded under heat and pressure to one or more layers of karat surfaces of supporting base metal, then rolled or drawn to a given thickness. The quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th by weight of the total product. Since the gold is on the outer surface, it is nearly impossible to tell the difference between solid gold and gold filled, except when it comes to the cost. Electroplating or gold plated is NOT a part of this process. I am so confident in my jewelry and my craftsmanship, that my wire jewelry created out of quality 14 kt gold-filled, or sterling silver, is guaranteed for the life of the owner, with the sole exception of abuse. You will find a number of different styles that are designed without the use of glue or solder.
