Gold plating is a method of embellishing jewelry. Knowing how gold plating is done, its disadvantages and advantages, helps to make an informed purchase. In the gold plating process, a thin coating of gold is placed on the surface of various metals. in areas where air humidity is high; Crystals decay quickly. Gold coating increases the durability of these jewelry.
Mohammad Ali Soroury, the founder of Soroury Gold brand, started his activity in Iran in 1368. After the passing of only 8 years, he was able to increase his reputation in this field and stand out among his colleagues by establishing 4 agencies for the Soroury Gold brand and expanding his activities in Turkey. In an interview, he said: “Buying plated gold has various advantages. The low cost, along with the high variety of these jewelry, is one of the important and positive features of plating. In the following, some other advantages of gold plating are mentioned.
The low cost of plated gold compared to real gold is another reason for the popularity of this jewelry. Of course, this issue depends on factors such as: the base metal, the thickness of the gold layer and the precious stones on the rhinestones. Plated gold has more diverse designs than real gold jewelry. This feature, along with its low price, has made plated gold a suitable option for pairing with all kinds of clothes and according to the latest trends.
However, when buying plated gold, the amount of use should be considered. Since the surface of these jewelry gets stained and scratched over time; Not suitable for daily use. These jewels require a lot of care. Substances such as water, chlorine, salt, chemical detergents, body fat and perspiration, cosmetics, perfumes, etc. damage the plating.
One of the advantages of gold plating is the transformation of worthless metals into beautiful looking jewelry. For example: a ring made of nickel with 18 karat gold plating can be used in various ceremonies. However, there is always the question of how similar the appearance of plated gold is to real gold. This issue depends on the grade of gold plating. The purer the electroplating; Its color is more golden.
For example: 24 carat gold plating makes the appearance of metals completely equal to real gold. Such jewelry can only be recognized by gold sellers and manufacturers, and ordinary people do not notice the gold plating. In contrast, 10-carat gold gives an artificial appearance to plated metals.”
