goudfilled
Goudfilled, or gold-filled in English, refers to a method of making jewelry where a substantial layer of gold is mechanically bonded to a base metal core. The outer gold layer is typically an alloy of gold, often 10K to 18K, and the core is a common base metal such as brass, copper, or a nickel-containing alloy. By weight, the gold portion must constitute at least one twentieth of the total mass, a standard used in many markets to distinguish it from simple plating.
The bonding process involves applying heat and pressure to fuse the gold layer to the underlying metal,
Durability and care are key considerations. Gold-filled jewelry offers greater wear resistance than standard gold plating
In use and terminology, goudfilled corresponds to the English term gold-filled. It is often chosen as a