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Gold-Filled Wire
Also known as rolled gold, gold-filled wire is made by filling a gold tube with a base metal, usually brass. This wire is durable and although it is not pure 14k or 18k gold, it will easily last a lifetime. It should not, however, be advertised as real gold wire. Gold-filled is different from gold-plating, in that it easily has ten times the amount of gold in it. Gold-filled wire offers an affordable and durable option for wire crafting.
The symbol 14/20 means that the outer 1/20th of the wire is 14kt gold. Similarly, 18/20 means the outer 1/20th of the piece is 18kt gold. Like solid gold, gold-filled jewelry is tarnish-resistant and safe for most people with sensitive skin. Gold-filled jewelry will not flake or peel and is a beautiful and economical alternative to solid 14k gold.
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