Technibond jewelry (sold by HSN) is plated/bonded with 14kt. The base metal is sterling silver. From what I understand the process HSN uses is somewhere between gold-plated and a true vermeil. Vermeil is gold over sterling, but the layer of gold is thicker than just goldplating (and more expensive). I think the vermeil process is different as well. I have several Technibond pieces. I like them and they are holding up well.
14kt GE, or 14-karat gold electroplated, indicates that a base metal is coated with a layer of 14kt gold through an electroplating process. While it contains real gold, the gold layer is typically very thin compared to solid 14kt gold, which is an alloy containing 58.3% gold. As a result, 14kt GE jewelry may wear off over time, revealing the underlying metal. Thus, while it includes real gold, it is not the same as solid gold.
If you are referring to 14kt gold plating, then yes it will look like genuine 14kt gold. Gold plating is designed to produce the look of gold and it is very effective because it is a layer of real gold covering. There are a few ways you can determine if something is gold plated vs real, solid gold. #1: Use a magnet: Real gold is not magnetic. If your jewelry is attracted to the magnet, it is probably not real gold. #2: Do a visual inspection around the edges of the jewelry. If the jewelry has been worn a bit, the edges will usually wear the most. If the piece is merely gold plated, you will often see the underlying metal coming through.
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There is Assay offices who can check gold or silver purity and give report.
Solid white gold formula worth $80.oo Dollars per gram in jewelry; the Real solid white gold 5 grams cost $400.oo Dollars to $700.oo Dollars in new jewelry!
Yes, 14kt gold means that the item is made of 58.3% pure gold mixed with other metals. The "gs" in this context likely stands for gold shell, meaning it is plated or layered with a thin coat of real gold over another metal.
525 mark on gold means it contains .525% real gold. It is 14kt gold.
14KT CE refers to a piece of jewelry that is made of 14 karat gold and is certified by the manufacturer as meeting European standards. The "KT" stands for karat, which indicates the purity of the gold, with 14 karat gold containing 58.5% pure gold. The "CE" marking signifies that the jewelry conforms to European Union regulations regarding consumer safety and environmental protection.
fake gold, nope it's custom jewelry
HGE is hard gold electroplate, so no it is not real gold. It is likely gold plate.
is it real gold or not
Sounds like you have a 14 caret white gold necklace made in Italy. Yes, it is gold and is fine jewelry not costume or play. It is real. When you see 14K on something that means it is good and not junk.