“Gold-plated 925 sterling silver” sounds technical, but the useful part is simple: it tells you that sterling silver is the base metal and that a gold-coloured finish sits over it. For AURAYA, that is the wording we use for our gold-tone sterling-silver pieces.
What the name tells you
925 sterling silver is an alloy commonly used in jewelry. The “925” refers to the silver standard, not to the colour of the finished piece. On a gold-tone design, the sterling-silver base is finished with gold plating. That gives the piece its warm colour while keeping the underlying metal sterling silver.
It is worth reading the full product record rather than assuming every gold-coloured piece is made the same way. A product page should tell you the base metal, finish, stone details, measurements, and closure where relevant. Those are the details that make comparison possible.
What we do not imply
Gold plating is a finish, not solid gold. It can show wear over time, especially on rings, clasps, or pieces worn beside perfume, lotion, water, or friction. For every AURAYA piece, we focus on the details we can confirm: base metal, finish, stone details, dimensions, and care.
A practical way to shop
- Start with the material line on the individual product page.
- Check size, weight, and closure before choosing a daily-wear piece.
- If you are deciding between gold and silver, choose the finish you will actually reach for most often.
- Read the care guidance before expecting a plated finish to behave like solid gold.
For AURAYA’s current vocabulary and care notes, see Materials & Care. The FTC Jewelry Guides are also a useful reference for why jewelry material wording should be precise.
Editorial note: product pages are the source of truth for the exact material and dimensions of each individual piece.
Related reading: Gold-Plated 925 Sterling Silver: What to Look For.