Gold plate / gold overlay / rolled gold plate
The same mechanical bonding as gold filled but a much thinner layer — 1/40th by weight rather than 1/20th. Half the gold, and the terms are legally distinct.
| Property | Value | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Karat | Plating at least 10K [1] | § 23.3(c)(2) |
| US legal requirement | A gold alloy of not less than 10 karat fineness, affixed mechanically to all significant surfaces, of reasonable durability, where the plating constitutes AT LEAST 1/40th of the weight of the metal in the entire article — e.g. "14 Kt. Gold Overlay" or "14K. R.G.P.". Where the fraction is disclosed it must be accurate and equally conspicuous, e.g. "1/40th 12 Kt. Rolled Gold Plate". [1] | § 23.3(c)(2) |
Sources
- 16 CFR Part 23 — Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries — U.S. Government Publishing Office (16 CFR Part 23)