Common Misconceptions About Gold Plated Silver Jewelry

Myth: Gold plated silver jewellery lacks the look & feel of real gold & may lead to embarrassment 

Many women who’ve always worn solid gold ask us,
“Will gold‑plated silver look fake? I can’t risk my self‑esteem in public.”
That concern is real. Social confidence matters.

 Will it look like real gold?

• For mass‑produced, low‑labour pieces (plain chains, plain bangles, machine‑set CZ/diamond), there’s virtually no visual difference between solid gold and the same design made on silver with gold plating.

• For hand‑made, stone‑studded jewellery (like jadau), the karigar’s craftsmanship decides the look more than the base metal. We use the same team, same process for both 22k and plated silver, so our plated pieces visually match our gold ones in real‑life lighting.

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We’re not saying “don’t buy gold.” We’re saying: if your priority is how it looks on you, gold‑plated silver can deliver the same aesthetic at a fraction of the price.

Myth: Gold plated silver jewelry is not a good financial investment compared to solid gold jewelry

Buying gold is a time tested investment to preserve purchasing power against inflation. Therefore, buying gold ornaments not only offers an avenue for investment but also satisfies the desire for personal adornment.

When you buy gold jewellery, you pay for pure gold + a premium (making, stones, etc.).

• For plain, machine‑made items, that premium is often ~3–8%.

• For labour‑intensive pieces (like ours), it can be ~15–25%.

Coming Back to our Comparative Bangles

Gold Bangles Price: ~ INR 4,50,000 Visit Product Page	Gold Plated Bangles Price: INR 36,095 Visit Product Page

Budget = ₹4,50,000

• Option A — 22k gold bangle @ ₹4,50,000
  Assume ~20% premium → ₹3,60,000 becomes actual gold exposure, ₹90,000 is non‑recoverable craftsmanship/design spend.
  Visualise: Left palm = ₹3,60,000 in gold value. Right palm = the bangle you’ll wear sometimes (most days in a locker) — that ₹90,000 is sunk.

• Option B — Gold‑plated silver bangle @ ~₹36,000 + invest the rest
  Spend ₹36,000 on the plated bangle and park ₹4,14,000 in pure gold/ETF.
  Visualise: Left palm = ₹4,14,000 of gold exposure. Right palm = a bangle that still has non‑zero resale due to its silver content.

If the look is the same, Option B gives you more gold exposure for the same total budget. That’s why many gold‑only buyers are now mixing: plated for fashion, pure gold/ETF for investment.

Myth: Gold Plated Silver Jewelry is Not Durable and is Subject to Eventual Tarnishing/blackening

Contrary to popular belief, gold plated jewelry can be surprisingly durable if properly cared for. While the gold layer may wear off over time with frequent use, gentle cleaning and maintenance can help prolong its lifespan before requiring re-gold plating.

Like our 22k gold, our gold plated silver jewellery is also washable. This enables the elimination of chemical contaminants (from pollution, sweat etc) that may blemish the surface with a brief rinse under the tap, subsequent drying, and storage in ziplocks. Read more about what causes tarnishing of silver based jewellery and how to easily avoid it.

Note: Not all gold plated jewellery sold in the marketplace is washable - especially the kundan/polki type. Infact, bringing water in contact with such jewellery will rapidly hasten its demise!

Treat your gold plated pieces with care, and they will continue to shine for years to come. The high quality stone materials used in our gold plated silver jewelry allow re-gold plating as many times as required at a nominal cost. Our gold plated silver jewellery has indeed been made to last forever.

Quick answers to common fears

• “Will it look fake?”
  Not when crafted right. Same karigars + same process = the same look in wear.

• “Am I losing investment value?”
  With plated silver, you save upfront and can allocate the saved budget to pure gold/ETF for higher gold exposure.

• “Is it durable?”
  With proper care (rinse, dry, zip‑lock; avoid chemicals), plated pieces last well and can be re‑plated at a nominal cost when you eventually see thinning.