Inside FAVES’ Premium Multi-Layer Gold Plating
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The Difference is in the Layers
Have you ever bought a beautiful piece of gold-plated jewelry, only to see it fade, tarnish, or turn green within weeks? Unfortunately, this is common with many fast-fashion pieces that use low-cost, single-layer plating. At FAVES, we took a different approach.
We don’t just gold-plate our jewelry.
We engineer it to last—using a multi-layer, high-performance plating system designed to protect, shine, and stay gold longer. Here's what makes our jewelry truly different.
What Most Jewelry Brands Use: Single-Layer Plating
Most affordable fashion jewelry uses a base metal like brass or zinc alloy, and applies a single, thin layer of gold—usually 0.03 to 0.05 microns thick.
👉 The result?
- Gold wears off quickly
- The base metal gets exposed
- Skin reactions or tarnishing starts within weeks
This method is quick and cheap, but it sacrifices durability, comfort, and customer trust. It’s what we call “basic plating.”
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What We Use: Advanced Multi-Layer Plating Technology
At FAVES, we use a 6-step multi-layer plating process—commonly found in high-end luxury jewelry production. It’s rare for brands at our price point, and here’s how it works:
- Brass Base – High-quality brass for structure
- Copper Plating – Bonds with brass for stronger adhesion
- Silver Plating – Adds reflectivity and brightness
- Palladium Plating – Acts as a barrier to prevent corrosion & allergies (Nickel-FREE!)
- 18K Gold Plating – Applied evenly with rich tone and depth
- Top Coat – Transparent anti-tarnish layer that protects everything underneath.
Our premium multi-layer gold plating is engineered
for long-lasting wear
—with thickness and structure approaching
vermeil-level durability.
This layered structure prevents tarnishing, improves color retention, and offers better wear resistance—so you can enjoy your jewelry longer.
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Why It Matters to You
You shouldn’t have to replace your favorite jewelry every few months.
At FAVES, we believe quality should be built into the design—not just the look.
- Our plating resists water, sweat, and skincare products
- It’s hypoallergenic, safe for daily wear
- The shine lasts months (even years) longer than standard pieces
- You'll spend less over time replacing worn-out jewelry
We’ve tested our pieces personally—worn in the shower, during workouts, even while traveling.
And our customers constantly tell us;
“This is the only jewelry that doesn’t fade on me.”
A Better Standard, Without the Markup
We chose this premium plating system not because it’s easy—but because it’s the right way to make jewelry.
Big brands use similar methods, but charge hundreds of dollars.
At FAVES, we believe premium quality should be accessible. That’s why we’ve built our pieces with hypoallergenic materials, long-lasting finishes, and a plating system engineered for vermeil-level durability—without the luxury markup.
So the next time someone asks why your necklace still shines like new…
Tell them it's FAVES💛
✨ Ready to upgrade your everyday jewelry?
Explore our collection of premium gold-plated jewelry here and experience shine that stays, comfort that lasts.
*** Different materials call for different methods. While this premium multi-layer plating is used in most of our brass-based pieces, some collections (like our titanium styles) use high-performance PVD coating.