Pretty New White Gold Filled Scroll Openwork Round 3/4" Hoop Earrings A great pair of earrings for everyday wear, very comfortable and lightweightEarring measures 3/4" in diameter and band width is just under 1/4"New, gift quality, purchase with confidence and either gift or personally enjoy! What is gold filled? Gold Filled Jewelry is a thick (about 25mil) solid layer of quality gold heat bonded onto an internal semi-precious metals by advanced mechanical process. It has all the great characteristics of solid gold jewelry without price tag. Please do not compare gold filled jewelry to plated jewelry (usually only 3 mil layer) as there is no comparison, gold filled is much more valuable and tarnish resistant than plated. It does not flake off, tarnish or discolor. It is extremely long lasting and if taken care of will last you a lifetime. Gold filled jewelry is an economical alternative to solid gold jewelry! Although it isn’t solid gold jewelry. What causes gold to be different colors? While pure gold is a warm yellow, it can be manufactured in a wide variety of colors-including pink, white, green, blue or gray-by being mixed with different metals. For example, when silver and copper are added to pure gold, it turns yellow. When nickel or palladium (or zinc and copper) are added, gold turns white. Pure gold combined with silver, copper and zinc results in green gold. And pink gold is made when copper is mixed with pure gold. What is the best way to care for the gold filled jewelry? Do not wear your jewelry in hot tubs and swimming pools. Take jewelry off when using laundry or cleaning products. And, NEVER, EVER clean it with bleach. Use jewelry cleaner and a soft cloth to clean your gold filled jewelry .If you do not have jewelry cleaner, you can use mild soap and warm water. Never use any harsh cleaners such as bleach or abrasives. To store gold filled jewelry, wrap each piece separately in a soft cloth. Lay herringbone chains flat so they do not kink. Always remember to remove your jewelry before sleeping, bathing or exercising.