Women have always gravitated toward all kinds of jewelry. In the primitive epoch feathers, pebbles and pieces of skins were used for decoration, during the Renaissance they experimented with diadems, necklaces and large women's rings , and today they use all the above accessories, diluting the image with leather belts, bracelets, watches and hairpins. However, the most attractive were and still are jewelry made of precious metals and stones. They attract their rich glow and variety of forms, but the high price sometimes discourages them from buying.
What if there is no money for elite jewelry, but I really want to get hold of a set of stylish and attractive accessories? In this case, gold jewelry comes to the rescue. It not only completely imitates the famous noble metal, but also has a very low price.
Gold-plated jewelry - the characteristics of metal
This type of accessories is made according to the old technology, which consists in applying a thin layer of gold on a basic base. The products do not include a sample, since the gold content is so small that it is practically impossible to measure it. In addition, gold-plated jewelry can not be sold to a pawnshop or sold, as it does not carry high material value.
Modern manufacturers of accessories use several interesting types of gilding, each of which has certain technological features. Here they are:
- Vacuum spraying. This type of spraying is most often used for domes of churches, dental crowns and tools, but some jewelers use it for decorating ornaments. Sputtering occurs in a vacuum environment under the influence of low temperatures.
- Electroplating. A thin layer of gold is deposited on the surface of metal or plastic under the influence of electric current. In such costume jewelry, the gilding is applied to three layers of materials: copper, nickel and gold of the highest 999. This method gives a high-strength layer of gold, which has a high thermal conductivity and chemical resistance.
- Alloys. There are metals that can imitate gold in observance of proportions. This is copper and brass. Copper gives the product a reddish-brown tint, and brass is yellow-green, similar to bronze. For hardening, steel is added to the alloy (about 10% of the total mass).
Jewelery with gold plated, prepared by the method of electroplating, has a higher price compared to products with vacuum deposition. Electroplating provides a high percentage of gold, which significantly raises the price of jewelry. But the accessories from alloys are the cheapest.
How to choose women's jewelry for gold?
Today, the assortment includes many products with gilded elements. However, it must be remembered that even a good coating will not provide a rich color throughout the entire use. The upper layer gradually wears off, alloys reacting with skin and moisture begin to fade and lose their original color. To avoid this, you need to carefully choose products, do not hesitate to look picky. With special attention, study rings and bracelets, since these accessories have a tendency to abrasion due to tight fit to the skin. Learn whether there are scratches and darkening on the decorations. You can carefully hold a fingernail or rub it with your finger to check the strength of the coating.
Fake gold jewelry requires proper storage in a dry place not subject to moisture. Do not leave accessories in the bathroom. By doing this, you will significantly shorten the life of the product.
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