The GoldFilled remains unknown, praised by some and hated by others. So we extracted from two sites, against goldfilled and other in favor, at least that is what can be deduced from the words of the authors.

What is clear is that the GoldFilled is a material (not a gold alloy) difficult to repair, if not impossible, cheaper than gold but with the same appearance and for a time (some twenty years ago) lived its peak in our country (Spain).

Read both texts and each one can stay with whatever it want:

Text 1 (source: www.tadforo.com):

The gold-filled is a gold in layers from the U.S. that is gaining popularity throughout the America, Asia and Europe. It is a quality material that is common in all types of jewelry. The product is easy care and easy to maintain your golden glow. It is characterized by not induce allergic to anybody.

The gold-filled is built in two or three layers. The key is the brass. Then is attached a gold alloy to one or both surfaces of the brass; the heat and pressure are essential. After mixing, the raw material is sold as sheet or wire for use in jewelry designs.

Legally, the gold-filled must contain 5% or 1 / 20 gold by weight. Then this 5% is annotated in carat (karat) of gold alloy. Most of the gold-filled is 12 K or 14 K. The most appropriate classification for the karat is to use the symbol "/" and then number 20, to reflect this construct.

The products are identified as gold-filled 14/20 or gold-filled 12/20, it is also correct to say 14K gold-filled or 12K gold-filled.

Care and clean.-The gold-filled does not tarnish as much as other metals, so the cleaners are usually not needed. However, occasionally your jewelry can get dirty from everyday use. To clean gold-filled, the best is use a mild soap and water. Warm weather and hot water will not damage the material. The gold-filled can not be molten because it is a layered product. Similarly, exposure to chemicals or acids damage the layers of gold and could erode the integrity of the product. In the market we can find Goldfilled parts (Rings - Broochs - Safety chains - ... etc).

Repair.- The goldfilled can be repaired if broken, but we only can use the alloy with more low carat. If we refer to Goldfilled 14/20 we should use less than 10 carats. If 12/20 then we will use about 8 carats approximately). This work of solder is made in the same condition as when we have to weld the Gold or silver (each with their corresponding solder alloys). Admits a smooth polished with soft brushes (it will not damage the material).es no estropearan el material).