The listing, •♦•♥ FABULOUS RING 14k Real Gold sz 7 •♦•♥ has ended.
This is a 14k real gold-filled ring not the cheap gold-plated type, original purchase price over $250.00. You will get this beautiful ring, but you must have a Listia verified address.
The ring will be shipped 1st class parcel with tracking/insurance which is the reason I charge S&H. I only accept Paypal.
Due to Listia rules regarding Paypal -
Shipping w/tracking costs $3.37-$4.21. However, I charge $3.50s&h and will give a discount if you do not pay using Goods or Services through Paypal (You pay $3.00s&h). You are not purchasing goods or services from me and Paypal charges me fees when it is selected. So, your choice. Once I receive your verified shipping info and payment for S&H, I will mail out the next business day.
You can view shipping rates here http://postcalc.usps.com/ Select Package at 3oz---1st class mail parcel---add extra services--select tracking---.
Difference between Gold-filled and Gold-plated: (Really there is no comparison for quality and longevity - Gold-filled is always better.)
Gold-filled jewelry uses a solid layer of quality gold, heat and pressure bonded to an internal jewelers metal. This bonding process makes the jewelry more durable. Gold filled is not to be confused with gold plating as filled literally has 100% more gold than gold plating. Gold filled is tarnish resistant and lasts much longer than gold-plated jewelry. If you plan to wear a jewelry piece frequently, you should choose gold-filled over gold-plated. The only drawback is that gold-filled jewelry will be more costly initially.
Gold-plated jewelry uses an electrochemical process to bind a thin layer of gold to a base metal such as zinc, copper or nickel. This thin layer usually wears off the base within a short period of time. The thin layer of gold-plated jewelry is soft and easily scratched. Skin oils and the environment eventually wear off the gold layer. Gold-plated jewelry is less expensive than gold-filled jewelry.