Solid Gold Holds Real Value
Solid gold jewellery is made from a gold alloy throughout the entire piece, such as 14K gold. This means the gold is part of the structure itself.
Gold-plated jewellery, on the other hand, has only a thin layer of gold applied over a base metal like brass or silver. Once that layer wears off, the gold and its value disappears.
Solid gold keeps its material value for life.
Gold-Plated Jewellery Wears Out
Daily wear slowly removes the gold plating. Contact with skin, sweat, water, perfume, and friction causes fading, discoloration, and peeling.
Solid gold does not peel or fade. It ages naturally and can be polished, repaired, and restored even decades later.
Skin Safety and Comfort
Many gold-plated pieces expose base metals over time, which can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Solid gold is far more skin-friendly and suitable for everyday wear, especially for people with sensitive skin.
Durability and Longevity
Gold-plated jewellery is not designed for long-term use. Thin coatings cannot protect the piece structurally.
Solid gold jewellery is durable. It can be worn daily, resized, repaired, and passed down. It’s jewellery that lives with you, not something you replace.
Long-Term Cost vs Short-Term Price
Gold-plated jewellery may seem cheaper upfront, but frequent replacement adds up. Over time, you often spend more replacing plated pieces than investing once in solid gold.
Solid gold is a higher initial investment — but a lasting one.
Transparency Matters
Gold-plated jewellery is often marketed as “gold jewellery” without clear explanation. Solid gold is straightforward: the karat tells you exactly what you’re buying.
Knowing the material means knowing the value.
A Different Way of Buying Jewellery
Buying solid gold is about choosing permanence over convenience. It’s choosing craftsmanship, material honesty, and longevity over surface appearance.
At Bolek Jewellery, we work exclusively with solid 14K gold and handcrafted techniques because jewellery should not rely on a coating to look valuable.