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Is gold plated real gold?

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Is gold plated real gold?
Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Gold-Plated Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold-plated candelabra, with marble,.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

1.77ctw Single Cut Diamond Pendant, Silver, 14k Gold Plated, & Gold Plated
Located in Greensboro, NC
in sterling silver with a diamond-shaped 14k yellow gold plated accent, this piece is a large leaf
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Celine Gold Plated/Blue Cufflinks
By Celine
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Celine Round Gold Plated Cufflinks and blue center stone. Comes with velvet pouch.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Gold Plate

Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch
By Movado
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Movado 18K Gold Plated Watch, a timeless and elegant classic wristwatch that
Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Gold Plated Charm Lachin Chocker
By DEEBA
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-Featuring mini gold signature Charms -Unique Chain -Gold Sailor Clasp -18k Gold-plated -Comes with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermes Kelly Watch Gold Plated
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hermes Kelly Watch. 1989 Hermes tan leather Kelly Watch gold plated. Removable gold plated
Category

1980s French Other

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