Gold-filled vs. gold-plated jewelry—what's the difference? Jewelry experts weigh in on the durability and thickness of gold-finishes. If you’ve ever spent several long minutes admiring the display ...

There’s a lot of jeweler’s jargon for gold — terms such as gold-plated, gold-filled, and solid gold can be confusing, even when you read the fine print. You might’ve also seen the word vermeil ...

Hilary Reid is an inveterate eBay shopper and museumgoer who loves tracing the origin of trends — from flight-attendant jumpsuits to the resurgence of marzipan — and collecting NYC merch. Recently, we ...