Types of Gold Jewelry: A Guide To Solid Gold, Gold Plated, Vermeil, & Gold Filled

Solid gold, gold-filled, vermeil, plated, PVD; the jewelry aisle is full of terms that all promise 'gold' but mean very different things for your wallet and your jewelry box. Here's what each one actually is, how long it lasts, and which type makes sense for the way you actually wear your jewelry.