BOAT EARRINGS * hoop earrings: 14-carat gold plated, diameter approximately 2.1 cm * materials: sandblasted silver acrylic * pendant approximately * free of nickel, cadmium, and lead Gold plating 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.