Because we strive to make durable jewelry that will last for years, we only offer solid gold jewelry. Keep in mind that when you buy gold-plated jewelry elsewhere, it means the following: a base metal such as silver, steel or brass is dipped in a bath of electroplating solution, with a lump of solid gold. When an electric current is applied, a very thin layer of gold is deposited on the metal. This thin layer will not stand the test of time and will fade. This layer will also take over all the properties, such as oxidation, of the base metal. We offer solid gold jewelry in 14K or 18K. The carat is a very old measure of how much gold is in a gold mixture. A measure of 1 carat is where there is 1 part pure gold and 23 parts other metals. If you know that 24K is 100% pure gold, you also know that 14K is 58%, 18K is 75%.