{"id":19316,"date":"2025-05-30T17:19:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=19316"},"modified":"2025-05-30T17:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T17:19:43","slug":"gold-plated-vermeil-filled-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/gold-plated-vermeil-filled-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold-Plated vs Gold Vermeil vs Gold-Filled Jewelry: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">Among the most common types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/gold-jewelry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gold jewelry<\/a> alternatives are gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">plated, gold <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127400438 BCX0\">vermeil<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127400438 BCX0\">gold-filled<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> pieces. While they may look <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">similar at first glance, the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> differences lie in how <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> made, how long they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127400438 BCX0\">last<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">and how much gold <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">they <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">contain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">Keep reading for a breakdown <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">of these options\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">to help you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> which<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">best fits your needs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127400438 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW127400438 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; 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sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>What Is Gold-Plated Jewelry?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">Gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">plated jewelry is created by applying a very thin layer of gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">\u2014typically\u00a0less than 0.5 microns thick<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">onto<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">base<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> metal such as brass, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">copper<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> or stainless steel through an electroplating process.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">his<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> makes gold-plated jewelry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> the most affordable <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> among the three. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">However, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">it does have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">its drawbacks<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">: t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">he thin gold layer wears off <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">relatively <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">quickly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">, especially with frequent use, and the piece <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">may<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">\u00a0tarnish or fade over time. Gold-plated jewelry is best suited for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> occasional wear or\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">for fashion-forward shoppers <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">who <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">enjoy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">trying<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> out <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">new trends<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> <\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\"> mind replacing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">pieces <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">as styles <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">evolve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159509080 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW159509080 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Shop Gold-Plated Jewelry&#8221; 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align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width=&#8221;67%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>What Is Gold Vermeil Jewelry?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">Gold vermeil (pronounced <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW256071481 BCX0\">ver<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">-may\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">) is a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">step up in quality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">standard gold plating, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">featuring <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">a thicker layer of gold<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">\u2014at<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">least 2.5 microns<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">applied<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">over<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">a sterling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> silver <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">core<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">For a piece to be labeled as &#8220;vermeil&#8221; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">in the U.S., <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">the gold <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">must be at least 10<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> karats <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">and meet strict regulat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">ory <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">standards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">Vermeil offers several advantages<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">, including a higher gold content\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">plated jewelry, a hypoall<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW256071481 BCX0\">erge<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">nic sterling silver <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">foundation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\"> longer-lasting <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">finish<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256071481 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW256071481 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=&#8221;Shop Gold Vermeil Jewelry&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/product-search?Search=Gold+vermeil&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>What Is Gold-Filled Jewelry?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">filled jewelry <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">con<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">tains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">thick mechanical bond of gold to a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">nother<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">metal (usually brass),<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">rather than just <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">surface<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> coating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">o be classified as gold-filled, t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">he gold must\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">account for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> at least 5% of the item<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u2019s total weight<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">. Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> layer is 5 to 10 times thicker than gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">plated <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">jewelry <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">and more durable than <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">vermeil<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">As a result,<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">filled <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">pieces are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">highly resistant to tarnishing, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">peeling<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> or fading, making <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">them <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ideal for everyday <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">wear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">and capable of lasting for years with proper care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">However, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">gold-filled jewelry <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">does have some limitations, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">including a higher cost <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">than<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">plated and vermeil options<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">, as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">limite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25955328 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> design flexibility due to its thicker construction. 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