Is 14kt GE real gold

14kt GE, or 14-karat gold electroplated, indicates that a base metal is coated with a layer of 14kt gold through an electroplating process. While it contains real gold, the gold layer is typically very thin compared to solid 14kt gold, which is an alloy containing 58.3% gold. As a result, 14kt GE jewelry may wear off over time, revealing the underlying metal. Thus, while it includes real gold, it is not the same as solid gold.