24-karat gold electroplate has a rich, vibrant yellow hue that closely resembles solid gold, giving it a luxurious appearance. The electroplating process provides a thin layer of pure gold over a base metal, often resulting in a shiny and reflective finish. However, it is important to note that while it looks similar to solid gold, the electroplated layer can wear off over time, especially with frequent use or exposure to harsh conditions. Overall, it offers an elegant and affordable alternative to solid gold jewelry.
You can electroplate it with rhodium, platinum
If you look closer, you probably will see that the mark is not OE, but '''GE'''. On jewelry, GE means Gold Electroplate. Federal standards for gold electroplate (G.E.) are that the gold must be at least 7 mils (millionths of an inch) of an inch thick and of a fineness of 10K (karat) or better.
H.G.E. stands for Heavy Gold Electroplate, so it's not solid gold but gold plate on some base metal. Gold plate has the look of real gold without the cost of solid gold, so is commensurately less valuable.
to make it look pretty!!! =)
Matt gold electroplate refers to a finish applied to metal surfaces that mimics the appearance of gold while being more affordable. This process involves depositing a thin layer of gold onto a base metal through electrolysis, resulting in a matte, non-reflective surface. It is commonly used in jewelry, decorative items, and fashion accessories to achieve a luxurious look without the high cost of solid gold. The matte finish can provide a unique aesthetic, distinguishing it from traditional shiny gold plating.
Gold stones look like regular stones with spotspots of gold
They look amazing
It looks gold
An ounce of gold often looks like a tiny little brick. At times, an ounce of gold will look like several little pieces of gold, not yet melted together.
Tailings are the dirt left after sifting out the gold, so they look like piles of dirt.
gold like this!!!
An ounce of gold looks like a raise or flatten piece of a gold, it is also sometimes referred to as a gold nugget.