The difference between Gold Filled and Gold Plated: Gold Filled is Government regulated and better than Gold plated. Gold filled is valuable and tarnish resistant and does not flake off. Gold filled is made from Solid Gold and filled with other alloys such as Rodium, brass and Sterling Silver. Its a great alternative to Solid Gold. On the other hand, Gold Plated is a lower level and these items can tarnish; thus its important to know the difference.