This was so helpful. Was looking at a (very lovely) necklace at a small shop, priced at nearly $300 to find out it was gold plated. The chain was so thin it would have broken so quickly. These dainty, tiny pieces being upcharged so much is insane, and this is so helpful for knowing what to pay.
You and this video are genial. An excellent explanation and the finest one. You explain with class, elegance and all the scientifical and business facts.
I make my own brass jewelry and i will recommend microcrystalline wax to coat (you will have to reapply) costume or brass/copper that oxidizes green on the skin. It protects and prolongs gold plated jewelry. But I will say, I plan on investing in fine gold jewelry pieces bc I know very well that plating is a crock.
You are making a lot of efforts making videos, right from editing, preparation, thumbnails and the views are not as good. Keep going on. Don't ever give up. You might just hit a million some day. I know it is not your style, but since you have the means and pulls, go for a flashy thumbnail, pull in some crazy content. Like something which everyone would be curious to watch. Some expensive stone or flashy jewellery, make the editing crisp and make the video dynamic, not a fixed camera focused on one thing. I wish you the best.❤
@DominiqueFlux This is a wonderful and informative video. Very well done! Thank you for making and sharing it. What are your thoughts on stainless steel jewelry with gold PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) plating?
There is one very curiosity fulled question i have. If you answer that. Nowdays on instagram we are finding gold plated anti tarnish products. How this happens?? Cz at one point the base metal come up. So how anti tarnish products durability changes?? Please enlighten me 😊
Not that I’m disagreeing on the concept in the cost section…but just as a quick side note…for educational reasons…copper is the next most expensive metal below silver…and it’s anywhere from $3-4 a pound vs silver $1-2 per gram… so I agree that silver (especially gold plated) is marked up… but if price of metals is…take that for what it’s worth. Also, some of the cost has to go into the cost of making it…but that cost should be the same regardless of which non steel base metals are used…with stainless steel there are probably different procedures due to its hardness and super high melting temperatures. I’m not sure what my point is…but just something to think about. Good video!
Thak you so much for this info. I would like to know your thoughts on tungsten rings, spetialy glod plated. For what you told in the video the hardness of the material will help the durability of the plating, would that make tungsten rings a more durable option?
Hi! I'm sorry I'm not familiar with Tungsten so I can't speak on it but if it is a harder metal then yes in theory it should be more durable towards scratching
I noticed that stainless steel gold plated tend to be darker or brownish and makes the piece look fake. With vermeil makes the gold a bit whiter. Is this the case all the time? As far as I wanna get steel one, the color tone is my problem
Have a question if you have a white gold ring and love the style as it’s custom but your significant other wants yellow gold. Could I turn it to yellow gold via plating (or whatever method) and keep the design. If so which method should I use, it’s for an engagement ring.
Unfortunately for a ring you are wearing everyday, it doesn't matter how thick the plating is it will always wear off. You would probably have to replace 1-2 a year, from what I've seen. I would not recommend it
This may be a little off topic, but I was wondering about actual gold "tarnishing." (I have some gold pieces that are marked 14K that I have had for decades from my grandmother, and quite frankly are decades older than me.) I have noticed that in the back of a brooch there are some dark spots. I have noticed that some gold earrings (marked 14K) (again, decades older than me, and I am in my mid forties) have a bit of green in a corner. Otherwise, they are in good and wearable condition with these flaws only noticed by me. What could be going on here?
I'm not sure, gold doesn't oxidize, my best bet is maybe it's a bit dirty, have you tried giving it a scrub with dish soap and a toothbrush? Also for gold, for pieces we wear often I do recommend giving them to a jeweler every 10 years for a deep clean and a repolish, it will make them new again!
@@DominiqueFlux Thank you for your response. Another complication is that the jewelry I have mentioned all have pearls. Wouldn't that affect how it should be cleaned?
14K gold is a mix of approximately 58% pure gold with 42% other metals such as nickel, copper, silver, and zinc. So the other metals oxide to form dark spots and green spots.
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Eye opening and not sugar coated. Thank you so much!
Glad you liked it!!
@@DominiqueFlux hello I appreciate your honesty. Can you provide on the vetted venders? I’m looking to get a men’s gold chain for my birthday.
@@DominiqueFlux what’s your opinion on rose gold plating isn’t rose gold copper and gold mixed together
This was so helpful. Was looking at a (very lovely) necklace at a small shop, priced at nearly $300 to find out it was gold plated. The chain was so thin it would have broken so quickly. These dainty, tiny pieces being upcharged so much is insane, and this is so helpful for knowing what to pay.
I'm glad it could help! People often think it's good prices when comparing to real gold but if you know the markup it's very very high
This video deserves way more views than 800! Very well done, organized, professional and straight facts 👍🏽
Interesting video with good information about the business of gold plated jewelry. Thank you for sharing.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Really enjoyed the video! Thanks for the honest explanation of the products in the market
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind feedback :)
You and this video are genial. An excellent explanation and the finest one.
You explain with class, elegance and all the scientifical and business facts.
Oh that's so sweet of you! Thank you about the kind comment
I make my own brass jewelry and i will recommend microcrystalline wax to coat (you will have to reapply) costume or brass/copper that oxidizes green on the skin. It protects and prolongs gold plated jewelry. But I will say, I plan on investing in fine gold jewelry pieces bc I know very well that plating is a crock.
Thanks for the tip for prolonging but yes it's not ideal cause no matter what it will wear off 💔
You are making a lot of efforts making videos, right from editing, preparation, thumbnails and the views are not as good. Keep going on. Don't ever give up. You might just hit a million some day. I know it is not your style, but since you have the means and pulls, go for a flashy thumbnail, pull in some crazy content. Like something which everyone would be curious to watch. Some expensive stone or flashy jewellery, make the editing crisp and make the video dynamic, not a fixed camera focused on one thing. I wish you the best.❤
absolutely great video... Every second had the information I was looking for
I'm glad it helped!!
hello,
question. rhodium silver plating vs platinum playting vs palladium plating vs plain stein silver. which last longer and better? please
@DominiqueFlux This is a wonderful and informative video. Very well done! Thank you for making and sharing it. What are your thoughts on stainless steel jewelry with gold PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) plating?
Very much helping dear.. 😊 Thank you for this video ❤❤❤
Happy to hear it helped!
There is one very curiosity fulled question i have. If you answer that.
Nowdays on instagram we are finding gold plated anti tarnish products. How this happens?? Cz at one point the base metal come up. So how anti tarnish products durability changes?? Please enlighten me 😊
hey, what are your thoughts about gold plated with titanium steel metal base?
Not that I’m disagreeing on the concept in the cost section…but just as a quick side note…for educational reasons…copper is the next most expensive metal below silver…and it’s anywhere from $3-4 a pound vs silver $1-2 per gram… so I agree that silver (especially gold plated) is marked up… but if price of metals is…take that for what it’s worth. Also, some of the cost has to go into the cost of making it…but that cost should be the same regardless of which non steel base metals are used…with stainless steel there are probably different procedures due to its hardness and super high melting temperatures. I’m not sure what my point is…but just something to think about. Good video!
Thak you so much for this info. I would like to know your thoughts on tungsten rings, spetialy glod plated. For what you told in the video the hardness of the material will help the durability of the plating, would that make tungsten rings a more durable option?
Hi! I'm sorry I'm not familiar with Tungsten so I can't speak on it but if it is a harder metal then yes in theory it should be more durable towards scratching
Great video!
Thanks!!
Hi - If a brand is selling 316L stainless steel 18k gold plated jewellery, what can I expect for the longevity of this piece?
I noticed that stainless steel gold plated tend to be darker or brownish and makes the piece look fake. With vermeil makes the gold a bit whiter. Is this the case all the time? As far as I wanna get steel one, the color tone is my problem
I think it has to do with the thickness of the plating your buying thats why it's piercing through
I recommend stainless steel as a base metal. It has the least scratches. 18K gold plated is recommended.
Which method would be the best option for furniture like table and chair legs, etc. with stainless steel being most sturdy and no oxidation ?
Very good
Thanks!
Have a question if you have a white gold ring and love the style as it’s custom but your significant other wants yellow gold. Could I turn it to yellow gold via plating (or whatever method) and keep the design. If so which method should I use, it’s for an engagement ring.
Unfortunately for a ring you are wearing everyday, it doesn't matter how thick the plating is it will always wear off. You would probably have to replace 1-2 a year, from what I've seen. I would not recommend it
Do you draw Mrs Flux? I mean rings and pendants and such?
Yes I sketch designs for clients :)
Thats cool have you had a chance to see my gallery yet? and btw your up early :)@@DominiqueFlux
But what is pawnable or can easily converted to cash?
This may be a little off topic, but I was wondering about actual gold "tarnishing." (I have some gold pieces that are marked 14K that I have had for decades from my grandmother, and quite frankly are decades older than me.) I have noticed that in the back of a brooch there are some dark spots. I have noticed that some gold earrings (marked 14K) (again, decades older than me, and I am in my mid forties) have a bit of green in a corner. Otherwise, they are in good and wearable condition with these flaws only noticed by me. What could be going on here?
I'm not sure, gold doesn't oxidize, my best bet is maybe it's a bit dirty, have you tried giving it a scrub with dish soap and a toothbrush? Also for gold, for pieces we wear often I do recommend giving them to a jeweler every 10 years for a deep clean and a repolish, it will make them new again!
@@DominiqueFlux Thank you for your response. Another complication is that the jewelry I have mentioned all have pearls. Wouldn't that affect how it should be cleaned?
@chanahminuk8485 For pearls I would just use an unscented very mild soap. Like a baby soap, that will be safe to wash your pearls
14K gold is a mix of approximately 58% pure gold with 42% other metals such as nickel, copper, silver, and zinc. So the other metals oxide to form dark spots and green spots.
How good is 14k over sterling silver?
Not great, the silver will oxidize and leave tarnished spots on the gold
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This video deserves way more views than 800! Very well done, organized, professional and straight facts 👍🏽
Thanks for the kind comment! I'm glad you liked it :)
Hi what are your thoughts on PVD plating?
Very good
Very good