(esp. of jewelry) Consisting of a base metal covered in a thin layer of gold
The jewelry is not actually filled, but is made of base metal (usually brass or copper) covered by sheets of gold in a mechanical bonding process.
(Gold fill) Gold-filled jewelry, also known as "rolled gold" or "rolled gold plate" is composed of a solid layer of gold bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. Some high quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as 14 karat (58%) gold.
Mechanically-bonded (as opposed to electrolytically applied) sandwich consisting of base metal on the inside, and a gold alloy on the outside.
A ball chain is a type of chain consisting of small metal balls connected together via short lengths of wire.
Green Amethyst and Multi Tourmaline Briolettes with Focal Textured Drop Earrings in 14K Gold Filled
These beautiful focal textured drop feature AAA green amethyst (7.70x12.0 mm) and Multi Tourmaline (4.8x6.0 mm) briolette gemstones wire wrapped in 14k gold filled metal. The gemstones dangle in quality, 22k gold plated flowers. Focal textured drop feature thinly chain 14k gold filled that measured about 2.5". 4 mm ball ear post are also 14K Gold Filled. Earrings are light weight and dangle about 2.5" long. A great everyday look or a gift for someone special.
Edwardian Gold Filled Bracelet With Garnet and Seed Pearls
Fancy Art Deco Gold Filled Bracelet. set with an emerald cut garnet and flanked with 4 tiny pearls.
This fancy bracelet with it's 1" long focal piece expands up to 9." It's finished with a cascade of golden fringes, most have long ago lost their little golden balls at the ends.
I've worn this gorgeous unmarked bracelet maybe a thousand times and it's the single most complimented on piece of jewelry in my collection.