YOUR BASIC GUIDE TO GOLD JEWELRY | Gold Plated vs Gold Vermeil vs Gold Filled vs Solid Gold

GOLD JEWELRY TYPES:
1. Gold Plated- most affordable, lesser quality (think costume jewelry)
2. Gold Vermeil- affordable, better quality than gold plated
3. Gold Filled- 2nd most expensive, 2nd best quality
4. Solid Gold- Most expensive, best quality
Here are links to the pieces I mentioned in the video (organized by brand):
H&M
Large Gold Plated Hoops: bit.ly/2RjUGKh
MEJURI
Herringbone Chain Necklace: mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/zaDGDW
Editor Hoops: mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/QOxLEx
14K Gold Bold Hoops: mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/jWj0G6
Mini Lotus Bracelet (14k Yellow Gold, White Sapphire): Sold Out
**10% off Mejuri Discount: mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/rn2G2R
JOMAMI
Gaia Swirl Ring: bit.ly/2NKZfxf
Greta Swirl Ring: bit.ly/2YxqEEY
Tabei Cigar Ring: bit.ly/2qnDvMD
**10% off Jomami Discount: Use code SUSAN10
Thanks so much for watching!!
Leave a comment down below on what you would like to see next! :)
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[@waynejones5635]

Something to keep in mind is gold is a soft metal, so if you do have a pure 24 Carrot gold piece, the metal is not strong nor as durable against scratches, where a gold alloy of less than 24 Carrot, which is often mixed with nickel, which is a hard metal, adds strength to the piece.

[@PeachyMushroom]

Precisely, pure 24k gold does not hold its shape, so the next best compromise is 22kts which is still near purity but may be alloyed with silver and copper to give the jewelry piece its definite sturdy shape and wearability. It has all the glitter of a pure yellow gold besides! You will still pay the premium on 24kts per the global rate by gram of the day, but not necessarily get as much use out of it, fashion wise. It may be a better investment purpose, though.

[@SusanB16]

100%! Very good points.

[@_yussra]

this was SO GOOD It’s literally simpler and better organised than any other source i’ve seen

[@SusanB16]

Thank you so much ♥️

[@sheritee7328]

You are such a great teacher, summarizing everything and explaining so well !!! Fantastic video that everyone can learn from!!! 😃❤️

[@SusanB16]

Thanks so much Sheri!! ♥️

[@sum_lite]

thank you for making this video! super informative and easy to understand

[@SusanB16]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Happy shopping 🪄

[@ronniemac4927]

You provided an excellent presentation which was thorough and informative. Thank you.

[@SusanB16]

Glad you enjoyed it Ronnie!

[@WooFood]

Learned a lot from this vid! Great job

[@SusanB16]

Thank you so much! :)

[@PixieDusted72]

I have several solid gold pieces but wear my gold vermeil more than anything else. You can’t tell the difference & it doesn’t tarnish with proper care. There’s 1 I’ve worn for 4 years now, day & night, still going strong. Great break down, Ty so much!!

[@SusanB16]

So glad to hear it was helpful. Enjoy your pieces, they sound lovely! 😃💖

[@Jmatt777]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to purchase a 14k gold filled necklace with a vermeil cross pendant i saw for sale. Cant wait 😆

[@SusanB16]

Thanks for watching Jeremiah! 🥰 enjoy your new necklace 🥳

[@thatdude5353]

Gold plated can be with stainless steel, it’s not bad or easily tarnished, Amazon is full of good plated stainless pieces

[@Aisstylish]

Great video and really helpful! Thanks! 👍

[@SusanB16]

That means so much to me! Thank you for your kind words 🥰

[@rhosymedra6628]

thanks for this! very helpful reference

[@SusanB16]

My pleasure! 🥰

[@NikkiCN]

Love your bracelet ❤

[@El503Guanaco]

Excellent video & very helpful. Thank you.

[@SusanB16]

My pleasure 🤎

[@JessiTravelsTo]

Thank you for making this video!!! I ❤️ U for this! Blessings from USA!!! 💋🥰❤️

[@SusanB16]

Thank you for watching Jessi!!! ♥️

[@WellBeing999]

Very informative video. Good job 👍

[@SusanB16]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@glow1815]

Very informative thank you. Watching your video I just took my gold plated necklace I bought 2 weeks ago wore it during the day only not get water or anything on it. I notice my neck has a black line and the chain is dark lol. When I got it was super glittery and beautiful. Trash can it goes. Will never wast money on plated nor filled gold. Has to be Asian 18 or 24k is what I normally purchase so I don't have to worry about tarnish or shower with it. I only bought the plated ones for the fashion and looks.

[@SusanB16]

I’m sorry you bought something that wasn’t great quality but happy that you found this useful ☺️

[@cookiesarelikecream]

Yeah same I’m only buying trendy pieces that are gold plated since they are cheap. I bought this cute clam shell fake Pearl necklace and an evil eye bracelet. They’re not pieces I’d wear forever. I’m going to save up to buy gold filled or solid gold jewelry one day to get timeless pieces such as small gold hoops, chain link necklace, and gold rings

[@cv2733]

Thank you for this!!!

[@SusanB16]

Enjoy your gold shopping!! ✨

[@ilina3896]

Thank you for this information ❤❤

[@SusanB16]

Thanks for watching!! 💖

[@monstrevanilla5846]

thank you this is very helpful!!

[@SusanB16]

I’m so glad! 🥰

[@rNeyshabur]

That was great! Thankyou

[@SusanB16]

I’m glad it was helpful🥰

[@saraleclerc2455]

Thanks for the schooling, subscribed

[@SusanB16]

Thanks Sara! I’m glad you found this useful 😄

[@kevinlee9526]

Thank you for defining these terms, I was looking at a StarMapJewelry piece in gold-filled, and want to know what gold-filled is.

[@SusanB16]

Glad I could help Kevin! 😊

[@luism8204]

Hi! What brands do you recommend for gold filled jewelry for men? Where does diamond cut gold jewelry fall into the ranks?

[@HOPE_11]

Good info 👍

[@SusanB16]

Thank you!

[@adriennenicole7687]

Thank you beautiful💜

[@SusanB16]

You are so welcome Adrienne! 💗

[@eseantonio7856]

Where is the best place to buy gold filled or Solid gold necklaces?

[@whateverrrrrr123]

thanks for the edu....sadly there are many conned out there by seller advertising plated as filled

[@SusanB16]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate you 💛

[@lizasolomonova8867]

is gold filled jewellery waterproof? i’ve been looking for some waterproof earrings and found a pair that is gold filled and don’t know if they’ll be suitable

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

I do not like Yellow Gold colour at all so I usually avoid Gold but also do not like the high maintenance of Silver. How do White Gold compares to these tiers and do they still apply? Would Rhodium or Palladium be a good replacement for Silver?

[@SusanB16]

Absolutely! These are white metals and have more of that almost white colour to them. I would not compare them to the yellow gold tier system as they are higher quality and more expensive. From least to most expensive it goes white gold, palladium and then platinum (a top tier metal).

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

@@SusanB16 Thank you Susan! ✨ Do you think you could make a video comparing these kinds of white materials?

[@user-mf6ip5uf5l]

Hi - If a brand is selling 316L stainless steel 18k gold plated jewellery, what can I expect for the longevity of this piece?

[@StratBurst92]

For special occasions I wear my Daniel Jewelry 14K pieces. For every day wear my Jaxxon pieces fit the bill.

[@SusanB16]

Haven’t heard of these brands but excited to check them out 😊

[@shayn1551]

You've explained it really well. Definitely "idiot proof" lol

[@SusanB16]

Thank you so much Shay! 💛

[@MH-cq9ek]

which length did you get the mejuri herringbone necklace in? also, in general, how long does gold vermeil last you? and have you tried any gold vermeil from the m jewelers by any chance? thank you!

[@SusanB16]

16” for the herringbone! It definitely depends on the brand. None of my Mejuri pieces have tarnished yet and I’ve had some for over 3 years. I’ve never tried any pieces from m jewelers but their pieces are soo nice! 🙂

[@MH-cq9ek]

@@SusanB16 thank you so much! do you have any other brand recommendations for jewelry?

[@judy7373]

My boyfriend bought me the herringbone necklace and the plating started coming off after a few wears. I didn't wanna tell him because its was so expensive.

[@MH-cq9ek]

@@judy7373 are you talking about the one from mejuri?

[@judy7373]

@@MH-cq9ek yes, I noticed after he gave it to me that they took the vermeil herringbone necklace off the website for a while. So maybe they improved the quality but I personally was very disappointed with the one I got.

[@user-pz5ju7mw3k]

Seems to be hard to find online stores that sell gold filled. What are some places you’ve found?

[@SusanB16]

It’s super hard to find a good place! I had a line of gold filled pieces with Jomami but it’s currently on hiatus. I can’t really think of another of the top of my head but will let you know if I come across any great brands! 💛

[@conartistic]

What about gold plated anti-tarnish?

[@nikkiyeaaah]

hi what about 14 karat gold resin filled electroform? is it real gold? will it tarnish?

[@SusanB16]

I’ve never heard of that material but it sounds legit 😅

[@SusanB16]

Which jewelry type do you usually buy?

[@drr5126]

14k solid gold :)

[@englishwithaltini]

Helpful! Thank you. Do you shower in your gold vermeil or gold filled?

[@SusanB16]

I’m glad I could help! I definitely swim and shower in gold filled. Once in a while I do get gold vermeil wet but it’s more of a gamble. It may be fine but it could tarnish.

[@englishwithaltini]

@@SusanB16 ok got it. That’s what I was thinking.

[@npachecop7182]

Hello :) What about Gold over Resin? Where does that fall ?

[@SusanB16]

I actually haven’t heard of that before! Have to do more research 🕵️‍♀️🤓

[@themargaritalife]

Does gold vermeil feel like plastic? I bought my first gold vermeil hoops on etsy and when I received them they felt like plastic. Really lightweight. The clasp is metal but the rest I'm not so sure.

[@SusanB16]

Typically gold vermeil will feel a bit heavier. The fake gold hoops I’m wearing in this video are from H&M and feel light (exactly like plastic) so I know what you’re talking about!

[@themargaritalife]

@@SusanB16 Thank you, this was so helpful! I'm returning them 🙂

[@kingdevine7374]

Thx

[@SusanB16]

My pleasure 😊

[@ILoveUIHateU.]

I run track and doing that makes me sweat a lot so out of the 4 of these wich one would be the best.

[@SusanB16]

Solid gold! The price point can be high so gold filled is the next best option for you 🏆

[@ILoveUIHateU.]

@@SusanB16 thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gowzican1859]

Do you think it's weird to buy a necklace to my mom, with my mom and dads name on it? they are both married and its for her birthday.

[@SusanB16]

No that is SO sweet ♥️

[@abbigailking3856]

so many different sources are saying opposite about if gold filled or vermeil is better

[@SusanB16]

From what I’ve researched and experienced gold filled is better quality! ⚡️

[@jasg771]

is it more worth spending $100+ on gold vermeil or $500+ on real gold. or $100+ on gold filled compared to $500+ on real gold

[@SusanB16]

Hmm that’s a tough one! If the piece is classic, go for the $500 gold. If it’s not, I’d go with the $100 gold filled ☺️

[@mccraejoey82]

I'm looking at a gold vermeil box chain for around 250 would you recommend?

[@SusanB16]

Too expensive for gold vermeil!

[@regalsurvivor3418]

@@SusanB16 how about 100 bucks for a 22 inch Figaro vermeil? Did I over pay?

[@siriuslybookish4204]

@@sunshinewong4531 wait, gold-filled tarnishes?

[@WotDogLikeGo]

If you’re down to spend 200+ on a box chain, you should just shop around for a solid one. I bought a 14k 20” 1mm box for 200 a couple years ago at a small shop in SF.

[@kaycee8323]

do you wear your gold filled jewelry in the water?

[@SusanB16]

Yes! Gold filled jewelry is almost as durable as solid gold 😊 I’ve had a bunch of my gold filled pieces for years and none have tarnished.

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

u can get some really cheap italian made gold filled chains that last a long time, i doubt its real gold for the price but the stuff does last its strange

[@asonyarozier5085]

I appreciate this education and hate that I'm just discovering you. Can I get away with wearing gold vermeil necklaces even though I wearing Mineral Sun block on my neck everyday? I love how yellow 18 K Gold Vermeil looks on me.

[@SusanB16]

It’s so nice to meet you Asonya! I’m glad we found each other 👯‍♀️ I wouldn’t recommend wearing gold vermeil when you’re wearing sunscreen! Some pieces might hold up but it’s hard to know. Try going for gold filled instead :)

[@vicstonenycfinejewelry]

❤

[@SusanB16]

💙💙

[@BLACKMOONLIGHTT]

Can you get gold vermeil or gold filled wet?

[@SusanB16]

It’s not advisable to get gold vermeil wet too often, although there is some variation in gold vermeil quality (for example, I do get my gold vermeil Mejuri pieces wet once in a while and they hold up). You can definitely get gold filled pieces wet!

[@Chloe-dk7wu]

I'm looking for a gold necklace that I can wear 24/7 while exercising, showering, swimming, etc. How long do you think the Mejuri Gold Vermeil would last in that situation?

[@SusanB16]

It should last you a few months but I would not think more than that!

[@sue3519]

Go for a solid gold minimum 18 karat

[@sue3519]

@Mr Sir Why? only solid gold cannot rust. other types all tarnish and can give allergy

[@sue3519]

@Mr Sir spending money on Assessories is dumping money in the waste. Also real gold is not that much expensive. i am not talking about Brands who sell 18k gold for a fortune. Arabian gold is reasonable. you will be buying the price of gold plus the craftsmanship.

[@lorrainevanloo9748]

I am allergic to goldplated silver and everything that's not solid gold. I need to invest in that because i wear it every single day and because i don't want any crazy rash on my skin. I bought 4 new pieces from the brand pesavento and ponte venchio and an occasion piece. I wear them a lot i love them so much and also in the future

[@SusanB16]

Thanks for the recommendations Lorraine! 💖 I’m always on the lookout for new brands to try. Were they reasonably priced?

[@lorrainevanloo9748]

@@SusanB16 it depends on what you want. They can be lower or higher the prices. They can start at 150 and go.up to 1000.

[@SusanB16]

@@lorrainevanloo9748 thank you! 🤍🧚🏼‍♀️✨

[@lorrainevanloo9748]

@@SusanB16 you are welcome. The only thing i didnt notice was they are italian brands.

[@SusanB16]

@@lorrainevanloo9748 that’s great! Italian good is fabulous quality

[@rubyredlopez4]

I was told that vermeil was the next best to gold because it's on sterling silver and the layer of gold that is applied is pretty thick!? I just recently started to shop for gold filled and looking for the best, i bought a bracelet it lasted about 2 months before it started to loose it's color, very disappointed. Also washing my hands often so when the braclet got wet I made sure to dry it off. That being said. I inherited some gold jewelry it's not 100% gold it's not stamped 10ct 14ct 18ct 24ct. No marking at all, It's at least 60 Years old it still look good No Tarnished area's, I'm just confused you say filled gold is the next best to gold, I was also thinking like you, that's why I got the braclet. For it to start to Tarnish, Well I told myself what a waste, But then why are these really old jewelry pieces still looking good, thats when it was suggested that it might be gold vermeil!

[@SusanB16]

That’s so odd to hear! I’ve never heard of gold filled pieces tarnishing but you can definitely find some high quality gold vermeil pieces too :)

[@regalsurvivor3418]

You are as lovely as gold 💛

[@SusanB16]

💛✨

[@CrazyQueen210]

I usually buy silver only because it doesn’t rust quick like gold

[@SusanB16]

Gold doesn't rust if you get the right kind! :)

[@julia-vv3xi]

can you get gold filled jewlery wet?

[@SusanB16]

Yes :)

[@angelbluerider9588]

Is 14kt vermay better thank 12kt gold filled?

[@SusanB16]

No! Gold filled is better than gold vermeil :)

[@angelbluerider9588]

@@SusanB16 thanks, would you say gold filled better than a real hollow bracelet? I hear hollow bracelets break easy and hard to repair?

[@beauty422]

Which websites would you reccomend for gold filled jewelry?

[@SusanB16]

My favourites are Mejuri and Jomami but if you Google ‘brands like mejuri’ you’ll find a bunch ❤️‍🔥

[@beauty422]

thanks so much for replying! I bought some pieces from Ana Louisa recently and although I do like them I was a bit disappointed by how yellow/orange the pieces were. I really dislike deep gold jewlery that almost has a hint of orange to it. It seems a lot of quality jewelry has that sort of coloring while I prefer a muted "true gold". I know it's probably hard to visualize the colors without images but I'm hoping you can describe the coloring of the Mujeri pieces. Thank you!

[@SusanB16]

@@beauty422 I definitely understand what you mean and it’s a hit or miss with Mejuri! Most of their gold looks more muted/subtle and almost brown toned, which I like, but every once in a while you’ll get a piece that’s more on the yellow/orange side. Try looking at Mejuri’s tagged photos and find influencer photos of the pieces you want so that you can get a better idea of what you’re getting.

[@beauty422]

Thank you! I'll do that. And just to confirm the gold filled jewlery on Mujeri is under gold vermil and their 14k gold section is the pure gold option?

[@user-mp1og3bb2t]

Can you direct us to sites that sell gold vermeil?

[@SusanB16]

Mejuri is always a great option ☺️

[@runotehilla9276]

Hi sorry, do you know any gold filled vendors?...I've been searching for over a year now🙏🏾

[@SusanB16]

They’re really tough to find! Try outsourcing from a country that specializes in it if you can’t find it locally! It could end up being cheaper in the long run :)

[@runotehilla9276]

@@SusanB16 Okay, thank you so much.

[@fsb_-bf3th]

I’m trying to find a gold vermeil engagement ring for my Girlfriend, how do I know it’s gold vermeil instead of gold plated?

[@SusanB16]

It should say it in the product description if you’re buying it online! If it doesn’t say vermeil then it isn’t. Good luck on the search :)

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

on 1 end u got solid gold, 500,000 for 1 chain... then on the other end u got gold spray painted jewelry for 20 dollars on wish, i have soooo much jewelry, because its so cheap, im looking into waxs and clear coats, but maybe i should just respray stuff gold and silver, metalic, some would consider that cheap as, but to me its like maintaining your own jewellery so you dont have to spend so much, financial freedom is the real flex lol

[@angelbluerider9588]

I heard gold vermay from company jaxxon is good.

[@SusanB16]

Never heard of it! Thank you for the tip :)

[@livinglegacy8429]

I heard of them as well

[@jengsmith2320]

Is gold plated pawnable?

[@SusanB16]

Unlikely to sell for a lot!

[@sitirashidam5902]

does . Gold Vermeil tarnish?

[@SusanB16]

It has a tendency to do so, but not always. It depends on the quality but you’re taking a gamble when choosing that material. Certain brands have better quality than others. I find Mejuri’s gold vermeil holds up well.

[@kramsib24]

Is gold filled the same as gold bonded?

[@SusanB16]

I’ve never heard of gold bonded! Are you looking to a piece?

[@kramsib24]

@@SusanB16 I believe gold bonded is the same as gold filled...a company like Jaxxon says gold bonded..

[@adorkablz3949]

Hi! What are the hoops you're currently wearing in your video?

[@SusanB16]

They’re from H&M a long time ago but Mejuri just came out with similar ones called the Chunky Hoops ♥️

[@griselgomez1]

At least when is gold vermeil you will be left with a silver piece , why sterling silver I so underated ? Silver is a precious metal it's been for thousands of years ! And it keeps going up in value .

[@sialee5926]

Is your gold vermeil herringbone necklace of good quality. Can I shower with it? Majuro is quite overpriced. I don’t like sponsored videos. It’s biased!

[@SusanB16]

This video is not sponsored! Mejuri does gift me pieces but I included their pieces in this video because I genuinely love their products! I haven't tried showering with the herringbone necklace in particular but usually it's best to take off gold vermeil in water :)

[@zackmorzey]

Cute, we went to high school together 😂 hey hey

[@SusanB16]

No way 😂 heyy!!

[@veganchiefwarrior6444]

im a guy that likes big chains so i aint buying solid gold lol i have 1 solid silver chain that my ex got me that was like 500, dont think id spend that much on a peace of jewelry when im already good looking lol

[@notimun2546]

Beautiful women 😍

[@2jjulian]

You pretty af

[@SusanB16]

Thank you! 🥺

[@robertrobinson3788]

I'm so lovely .$

[@impana_sureshodissi4622]

Could be wear gold vermeil in shower

[@SusanB16]

I wouldn’t advise it 🙃

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

I'm a snob when it comes to gold..I will wear gold plated over silver if my mother buys it..but I won't buy it myself. I absolutely won't wear fake fake jewelry anymore. Gold over silver to me is not fake but I prefer either just gold or just silver. I definitely don't mind buying gold from Walmart if it's gold..so I'm not that bad. But it has to be either silver or gold for me to buy it.

[@SusanB16]

Very interesting! I agree that it’s good to invest in some high quality pieces that’ll last you 🙂✨

[@milindmotling4294]

You are So Cute 🥰

[@blairbailey6199]

10k is garbage i had a 10k gold chain 20 grams and whatever other Metal it was mixed with showed threw so badly in time of everyday wear if you go for soild gold go 14k and up.

[@CrazyQueen210]

Nd if u don’t mind could u give me feedback on my video😁

[@callmebas1596]

Yoo she cute 🫶🏼

[@amenhotep7704]

No matter what y'all say, "Gold plated" makes me nauseous.

[@SusanB16]

This is a strong statement 😂

[@esanches7620]

Not true, not all gold plated jewlry is made of brass thats only the cheap chains you buy from etsy or china. Most companys in the USA use 925 silver or surgical steel for gold plated. It doesnt turn anything green because it has no nickle or copper. This girl doesent know what she talking about...

[@BreezyRemy]

Fax bro I've had a gold plated 925 silver chain from jaxxon for over 1 year and still looks brand knew

[@BreezyRemy]

@SOTMH i wear it almost everyday to school and work. Looks brand new

[@BreezyRemy]

@SOTMH I like the 22 in, 5 mm that's what I got

[@rnv4803]

You can get 18k gold stainless steal jewellery though and it won’t fade or tarnish for a long time 🤔

[@siriuslybookish4204]

Not true at all, I have a lot of 925 silver, gold plated and/or gold vermeil jewlery and yes, it doesn't not turn your finger, neck, etc. green, but it does fade and the silver will start peering through if you wear it in water pretty quickly and/or if you wear it all, all the time. Gold-filled is the way to go, if you can afford it. I've never had that tarnish on me yet.

[@urfather5746]

I didn't expect the female to produce the best video smh

[@Silvery12]

What?! I hope u are joking.

[@SusanB16]

I’m glad I defied your expectations 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@kookoo6128]

cha'll Balis pretty attractive huh