The Journal

Gold Plated vs. Gold Filled vs. Solid Gold: What's Actually Worth Your Money

Gold plated, gold filled, solid gold. These terms are used interchangeably and often incorrectly. Here is what each one actually means, what you are paying for, and how to think about the decision.

What Is Fine Jewelry, Really? And Where Does Gold-Plated Fit In

The jewelry industry has a vocabulary problem. Fine, luxury, fashion — these terms are used with such different intentions that they have lost most of their meaning. Here is how to actually think a...