WATERMELON EARRINGS * hoop earrings: 14 karat gold filled, approximately 1.4 cm * materials: hand-painted acrylic mirror * pendant approximately 1.5×1.7 cm * free of nickel, cadmium, and lead Gold filled is a thick layer of gold. It is mechanically bonded to the brass of the jewelry. It is a high-quality and more affordable alternative to solid gold. Gold filling is thicker and much more durable and long-lasting than gold plating, even with daily use.