Ask the Experts Gold-Finished Versus Gold-Plated Q&A

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Is there any difference between gold-finished and gold-plated, or is it just a new way to market gold plate?

- Carole

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"Gold-plated" items have an industry standard of 0.15 to 0.25 mils thickness of gold that is plated to the surface of the base metal. "Gold-finished" items may or may not meet that industry standard.