Solid Gold vs Gold-Plated Jewelry

Solid gold has intrinsic value and does not wear through. Gold-plated pieces look similar at first but the layer is thin and eventually reveals the base metal.

For rings and bracelets that see heavy wear, solid is usually the better long-term choice.

Karat stamps (14k, 18k, 22k) indicate the gold content.

Price reflects both the metal and the workmanship.

When the piece is meant to last, solid gold earns its cost.

Peter Stone has been making solid .925 sterling silver and karat gold jewelry with these kinds of designs for decades. The focus stays on clear detail and metal that lasts.