This Unique Jewelry Is Alloy Coated With Pure Gold Looks Just Like Solid Gold. This purity (96.5%) is simply unavailable in the Western World Sourced by us in Bangkok, Thailand. Our gold plate is real 22k/23K/24k gold (not a gold tone paint). The Earrings therefore, are not the solid gold. The jewelry can become dull if exposed to salt water, perspiration, chemicals or if you wear it repeatedly while taking showers. If washed with warm water and dish soap after wearing it periodically the jewelry will retain it's beautiful finish for years.