Gold filled beads became preferred option since gold is scarce and expensive. Unlike gold plated our 14/20k gold filled beads have a minimum of 5% 14k gold layer on the surface of the beads by weight. This strongly bonded layer of gold will last for longer periods and looks exactly same as 14k gold beads. House of gems sells round, corrugated, Roundelle, stardust, sandblast, satin and fancy laser cut faceted gold filled beads for jewelry making at wholesale discount price.