One of the most common questions we receive is about the difference between our gold plated and solid gold pieces. Both are beautiful. Both are made with precious metal. But they are different, and you deserve to understand exactly what you are choosing between.
18k Gold Plated — Three Layers of Precious Metal
Our gold plated pieces are not standard gold plated jewellery. Most gold plated jewellery is built on a base of brass or copper — cheap metals that can irritate the skin, tarnish quickly, and give the plating nothing substantial to hold onto.
Ours are different. Every Tatreez gold plated piece is built on a 925 sterling silver base — 92.5% pure silver, a precious metal in its own right. Before the 18k gold is applied, a palladium layer is bonded to the silver. Palladium is a rare metal from the platinum family — it creates a protective barrier that stops oxidation, locks the gold in place, and ensures the finish stays brighter for longer.
The result is three layers of precious metal in every piece: silver, palladium, and gold. Nothing cheap. Nothing hidden. Fully hypoallergenic, safe for the most sensitive skin, and crafted with the weight and substance that precious metal deserves.
14k Solid Gold — The Real Thing, at Your Level
Our 14k solid gold pieces are cast from 58.5% pure gold throughout — not a coating, not a layer, but gold all the way through. A more accessible entry into solid gold without compromising on the substance. These pieces hold genuine precious metal value, wear beautifully over decades, and are built to last.
18k Solid Gold — The Highest Standard
Our 18k solid gold pieces are cast from 75% pure gold throughout. Richer in colour, heavier in hand, and made to be inherited. This is heirloom calibre jewellery — pieces that hold intrinsic precious metal value and will never lose their finish.
We cast all our solid gold pieces heavier than market standard — because we believe gold should feel like gold. The weight is intentional. The presence is intentional.
Which Should You Choose?
All three are beautiful expressions of the same design and heritage. The right choice depends on what you are looking for.
Choose 18k Gold Plated if you want the warmth and presence of gold at an accessible price point, with the confidence that the piece is built on precious metal and will wear well.
Choose 14k Solid Gold if you want a piece that holds lasting value and will wear for decades — solid gold, at a level that feels right.
Choose 18k Solid Gold if you want the highest standard — a piece you will wear for a lifetime and might one day pass on. If you want the real thing at its finest — this is it.
All are made to order, all arrive in our signature gift packaging, and all carry the same heritage and craftsmanship. The difference is in the metal. You know which one is right for you.