GOLD FILLED IS BETTER THAN GOLD PLATED: Surely you wonder what is gold filled and what is its difference with the gold bath (plated)? o Why is gold filled more expensive than a gold plating? GOLD FILLED 14K (14/20 karat) also known as laminated gold, heavy gold or layered gold, is composed of a metal base (iron, brass or copper for jewelry) to which 14 karat gold sheets are superimposed, thus forming a consistent and durable coating on the metal, so that the gold finish is much thicker and stronger than a regular gold plating. LAST LONGER, EVEN DECADES!: This material is manufactured by pressing a layer consisting of gold alloy on a metallic base, so the jewels remain protected for a long time, even for decades, since its gold finish is much thicker than others. finishes: 50 to 100 times thicker than a normal plated gold coating