GOLD GRILLZ solid, plated or PVD.

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Solid, plated or PVD: three different "golds"

Online, almost everything gets sold as "gold grillz", but under that one word live three techniques that have nothing in common in look, lifespan or price:

Solid gold

The grillz is made entirely of gold alloy, like a piece of fine jewellery. It's the American fronts tradition: stunning, but the price tracks the gold market and runs to hundreds of euros per tooth. Anyone offering it cheap is not selling you solid gold.

Galvanic plating (gold plated)

A whisper-thin layer of gold electro-deposited onto a base metal, often not even declared. It's the technique behind cheap marketplace grillz: the layer is minimal and, worn in the mouth, tends to wear through and discolour quickly.

24Kt gold-effect PVD: the one I use

Physical Vapor Deposition: in a vacuum chamber, a titanium-nitride-based coating in a 24Kt gold tone is bonded onto ISO 22674 dental alloy. It is not solid gold and I never pass it off as such: it's the same family of treatments used on fine watches and premium steel, far harder and more stable than plating.

The takeaway: before comparing prices, always ask which of the three "golds" you're being sold. If the answer is vague, the low price has already explained itself.

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How my gold colour is made

Every Premium grillz starts life identical to an Essential: printed in ISO 22674 certified chrome-cobalt alloy and hand-polished to a mirror. Only then does the piece go in for the 24Kt gold-effect PVD treatment, applied in a vacuum chamber by a specialised Italian centre: the coating bonds to the metal, it isn't a paint.

It's why I chose PVD over plating: higher surface hardness, uniform colour and a look that holds up over time. You pay for PVD as what it is, a surface treatment: the bulk of the price is still the made-to-measure work.

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What gold grillz cost

The Premium with 24Kt gold-effect PVD finish starts at €250 (2-tooth minimum). This is the real price list, the same one that powers the configurator:

On top of the piece you only add the at-home impression kit (€25, if you don't visit the atelier) and shipping within Italy (€8). If the silver colour is more your lane, the Essential starts at €130. You can work out the exact quote with styles and stones in the configurator, without handing over a contact first.

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How long the PVD finish lasts

PVD exists precisely to endure: it's the treatment used on watch cases and high-end cutlery because it withstands wear far better than galvanic plating. The same rule applies to grillz, with one condition: treat it like jewellery. Wear it when you want to shine, take it out to eat, drink and sleep.

Care is simple: lukewarm water and mild soap after wearing, a soft brush, a cloth to dry and back into its case. Skip abrasive pastes and harsh products: that's all it takes to keep the colour uniform and the mirror polish alive.

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And solid gold? Straight answer

Today I work exclusively with certified non-precious alloys and PVD finishes: it's a declared choice, and it's what lets me sign custom pieces at prices you can check in the price list. That's why on this site you'll never find the word "gold" without "PVD" or "effect" next to it: if I ever open up to precious metals, it will be stated loud and clear, karat included.

In the meantime, be wary of anyone promising "real gold" at costume-jewellery prices: either it isn't gold, or you're not being told the whole story. Right now, 24Kt gold-effect PVD is the cleanest way to wear the colour of gold on your teeth without paying its weight.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about gold grillz