Gold plating process is different from electroplating. Gold cladding is a physical way to forge 14K gold sheet to the surface of copper core at high temperature, and the gold content accounts for 5% of the whole weight. Electroplating is mainly chemical water electroplating or air electroplating. Copper core plating 14K gold, the thicker the plating, the better the color retention. However, the color of gold is more durable and closer to the feeling of wearing real gold.
However, gold-plated jewelry will be oxidized just like other K-gold jewelry, especially contact with skin care products with high sulfur content will accelerate oxidation. Oxidation does not fade. Wash with toothpaste. If the oxidation is serious, it can be cleaned with silver. After cleaning, it is as clean as new.
In order to imitate gold plating, some domestic factories plated a layer of film after plating K gold, and then stole the concept and named it US dollar injection molding. This product does not fade or oxidize for a short time, but the film on the surface will break after a long time.
In a word, gold plating and electroplating have their own advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage of 14K gold-plated fittings is that some fittings cannot be made due to the limitation of manufacturing process. Electroplating is not limited by the shape of accessories.