FREE: ♥The Ring of LOVE♥ 10K REAL Gold Claddagh Ring Size 6

The listing, ♥The Ring of LOVE♥ 10K REAL Gold Claddagh Ring Size 6 has ended.

This is a brand new, never worn 10k real gold-filled ring, not the cheap gold-plated type. You will get this beautiful ring and a ringbox, but you must be Listia verified and the address must be veriified as well. All Listia rules apply. Once I receive your verified shipping info, I will mail out the next business day.

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship; the heart represents love; and the crown represents loyalty).

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. United States requirements state that gold-filled jewelry must contain no less than 1/20 its weight in gold. 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. Jewelers usually do not recommend wearing gold-plated jewelry on a frequent basis. Skin oils and the environment eventually wear off the gold layer. However, gold-plated jewelry is less expensive than gold-filled jewelry.