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Choosing products for your jewelry brand is not always easy. If you are a novice in this industry, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the different specifications and types of jewelry. This guide focuses on two of the most popular jewelry craftsmanship choices: 3D hard gold and gold plating. If you are looking for a jewelry manufacturer, Coloritajewelry can help you find the price and jewelry collections that suits you.
3D Hard Gold Jewelry
What is 3D hard gold jewelry?
3D hard gold is a type of gold jewelry improved through electroplating technology. Its core feature is the combination of the purity of pure gold and the hardness of K gold, while enhancing the wearing experience through technological innovation.
Why should you use 3D hard gold jewelry
3D hard gold technology can be used for various types of jewelry. The gold content of 3D hard gold is very high, generally exceeding 99.9%, which definitely meets the standard of “pure gold” in the market.
Comfortable to Wear: 3D hard gold jewelry is large in size but not heavy, with exquisite craftsmanship. Compared with the same volume of gold, it is lighter, effectively reducing the amount of gold used while maintaining the same gold content, volume, and appearance. This avoids the inconvenience of consumers wearing large products due to excessive weight.
Fashionable Style: The strong plasticity of 3D hard gold provides a technical foundation for producing styles that are different from traditional gold. In the past, many designs of gold jewelry could not be achieved due to the low hardness and non wear resistance of pure gold, and some delicate textures could not be expressed. However, the emergence of 3D hard gold has opened the door to these designs, while also enhancing the three-dimensional sense of jewelry.
How long can 3D hard gold last?
The hardness of 3D hard gold is four times that of traditional foot gold, equivalent to 18K gold jewelry, with high wear resistance, which means it will not lose its luster or wear over time. If you only wear 3D hard gold jewelry in rare cases, it can last for many years. Traditional foot gold has very low hardness, and foot gold jewelry and ornaments are prone to scratches and deformations. The 3D hard gold process breaks through the limitations of soft texture in gold accessories, far exceeding the hardness of traditional gold, and is not easily worn, scratched, or deformed. It has a stronger sense of three dimensionality and is easier to maintain.
Gold Plated Jewelry
What is gold-plated jewelry?
Gold plated jewelry refers to the use of electrochemical or chemical plating to place a thin layer of gold on silver jewelry. When considering gold plating, the most important thing is the thickness of the coating. Since Luigi Brugnatelli invented the method of coating a thin layer of gold on a silver substrate in 1805, gold plating has been used.
Add gold plating to jewelry using an economical metal that contains a gold chemical solution that attracts gold to the jewelry metal through an electric current. Jewelry brands typically choose to use gold plating to present a pure gold appearance at a more affordable price.
Jewelry worn in high friction areas, such as rings, should typically have a higher gold plating layer to help it maintain its condition when worn frequently. For jewelry classified as’ gold-plated ‘, the gold layer must be at least 0.5 microns.
The difference between different levels of gold plating lies in the color they produce. As the quality of gold plating improves, the color it produces will be closer to true gold.
The difference between 3D hard gold and gold-plated jewelry
Craftsmanship and Composition
The essence of 3D hard gold is pure gold (with a gold content of ≥ 99%), which is enhanced in hardness through nanoelectroplating technology to achieve the effect of making complex three-dimensional shapes. Gold plating only involves depositing a thin layer of gold (usually several tens of micrometers thick) on the surface, which is a surface treatment process and is not directly related to the base metal.
Hardness and Wear Resistance
The hardness of 3D hard gold is four times that of pure gold, and its wear resistance is significantly improved, making it more durable for daily wear.
Gold plating has low hardness, is prone to scratches and wear, and cannot be restored through repair.
Weight and Density
3D hard gold, through process optimization, can present a larger volume and be more lightweight to wear under the same weight. Gold plating only covers the surface, and the actual weight worn is close to the metal of the substrate.
Conclusion
If you are pursuing lightweight, high hardness, and have a sufficient budget, we recommend choosing 3D hard gold jewelry because it is more durable and suitable for long-term wear. Gold plating is the ideal choice for jewelry that you want as a daily style and pursue cost-effectiveness. Most jewelry brands choose to offer a combination of 3D hard gold and gold-plated jewelry.
ColoritaJewelry specialize in creating 3D hard gold jewelry and gold-plated jewelry that reflect your unique style and personality. Additionally, explore our exquisite enamel jewelry sets online, where you can find beautifully crafted sets that combine elegance and contemporary flair. At ColoritaJewelry, we are committed to delivering high-quality, stylish jewelry that exceeds your expectations. Discover the perfect piece for any occasion with us today!
