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Ip does not mean "iron plated", it means ion plated. This is a vapor process process where the gold is vaporized and the metal, usually stainless steel, is then coated with the vapor. And it is definitely not "fully gold."

jewelry that is fully gold

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Gold IP really means

Gold, 'Iron Plated'

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GE means Gold Electro-Plated or Gold Plated.


Can you change gold plated jewelry to gold jewelry?

No, gold plated jewelry cannot be changed to solid gold jewelry. Gold plated jewelry has a thin layer of gold deposited on a base metal. To have solid gold jewelry, you would need to purchase pieces that are made entirely of gold.


What is RGP?

RGP stands for rolled gold plated. An 18 RGP mark on jewelry means the jewelry is not a real 18k gold but only gold plated.


Can you change gold-plated jewelry to silver-plated jewelry?

If it's really gold-plated ( 10K / 14K / 18K ....) you don't want to plate it with silver for the gold using is the value of the jewelry. Do u mean yellow gold plated to white gold plated? If that's what you want, the answer is yes! You can have it plated to your desired color without changing the gold content!


How can I tell if GOLD SHIELD trademark jewelry is gold or gold plated?

You can check for a hallmark on the jewelry piece that indicates the gold content, such as "14k" for 14 karat gold. You can also have the jewelry piece tested by a professional jeweler to determine if it is solid gold or gold-plated.


Will gold plated jewelry stick to magnet?

No, gold plated jewelry contains a very thin layer of gold over another metal. Since gold itself is not magnetic, the magnet will not be attracted to the gold plating.


Is gold plated jewelry magnetic?

Gold plated jewelry is not magnetic because the layer of gold on the jewelry is very thin and does not contain enough ferrous material to be attracted by a magnet. Any magnetic properties would likely be from the base metal underneath the gold plating.


Is white gold plated jewelry valuable?

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Is real carat gold superior to gold-plated jewelry in looks and durability?

Yes it is. If gold-plated jewelry is worn often, the plating will wear off and expose the base metal beneath.


Is 18k Gold plated jewelry worth anything?

18k gold plated jewelry is not worth much based on the gold amount. However, it could have design or sentimental value and be worth something to you.


What does GRP 10K mean on jewelry?

GRP stands for "gold rolled plated," meaning that the jewelry is composed of an inexpensive metal such as brass that has been plated with gold. 10K is the carats of gold in the plating, so in this case the base metal is plated with 10-carat gold.


How can I tell if a piece of jewelry is gold vs gold plated?

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