This is related to gold in general gold- (Rings, necklaces, etc.).
2006-07-18 17:49:18 · 8 answers · asked by Christina 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
it's a VERY fine gold plate, usually on top of sterling silver
2006-07-18 17:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by janmarbol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14k electroplated means an object (ring or necklaces) that was coated by 14K gold (about 60% gold and 40% metal) through the process of electroplating.
2006-07-18 17:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by huat1965 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means 14 karat gold (fairly decent, but not the best) and electroplating is a process by which the gold leafing is transferred onto the metal (if it is quality jewelry the metal is sterling silver).
2006-07-18 18:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by someone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece is only dipped in 14K gold & only coated with it, usually over another alloy, not necessarily silver; it does wear off, in comparison to not being electroplated.
2006-07-18 17:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a gold coating on top of a less precious metal. electroplating is a way of "magnatizing" the less precious metal to get the liquified gold to "stick". In other words, it's not full gold jewlry, just a gold coating that you see.
2006-07-18 17:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Daddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Does 14 Karat Gold Mean
2016-11-16 14:34:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that the gold is 14K, it does not mean how thick the plating is. cheap stuff.
2006-07-18 17:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that means its not real gold... its plated over silver and will eventually fade, chip or turn green or turn your skin green
2006-07-18 17:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by RC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋