Hi there,

After many hours of research, asking friends, etc I'm hoping that someone here will be able to help me with my question (please)!

I'd like to find out how high-street shops that sell jewellery (such as Topshop, Warehouse, H&M & even Primark) make gold jewellery? Obviously it's not made from solid gold (as gold-looking necklaces can be bought very cheaply, at anything from £3 - £20), and I can't imagine it's even plated for that price. Gold-looking jewellery from these shops sometimes loses its colour after a while, and can leave a greenish/blackish smudge against the skin when it wears away. I can't afford to make solid gold or gold plated pieces at the moment, due to the quantity & large size of the pieces (& my bank balance!), so I need to find out how I can get gold-looking jewellery! I've thought about using copper or brass, but the gold colour is very important.

Is it some kind of paint, or a chemical reaction?

I'd really appreciate any help on this, as I'm in need of a solution asap!!

Thanks,

J