Gold is  expensive so I offer an economical alternative -- 14 karat gold-filled metal.
By law, gold fill has 1/20th by weight layer of 14 karat gold permanently bonded
over a core of base metal. It has far more gold than the few microns coating of
gold in gold plate, and it will not peel or flake as does gold plated metal. Under
normal wear with reasonable care that you would give any precious metal jewelry,
all of your 14KT Gold filled jewelry can be treasured as heirloom pieces. It is
tarnish-resistant like solid 14 karat gold and is safe for most people with sensitive
skin who can wear solid 14 karat gold jewelry. Taking care of your 14 Karat gold
filled jewelry is as easy as caring for other precious metal jewelry. Overall 14K gold
filled jewelry is a long lasting, economical way to enjoy the beauty of gold without
the big price tag.