Is PLAQUÉ OR the same as GOLD ROLLED?

Yes. PLAQUÉ OR, GOLD ROLLED, DOUBLÉ OR all denote the same material — gold-filled. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.

How do I confirm a PLAQUÉ OR stamp is genuine?

Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

* gold-filled hallmark

The PLAQUÉ OR hallmark: meaning, purity & value

French gold-filled / rolled-gold designation. Specific micron-thickness requirements vary historically; 'plaqué or G' (garanti) indicates minimum 20-micron bonded gold.

Published May 30, 2026

Quick facts

Metal: gold-filled
Common regions: France

Stamps that mean the same thing

This purity may be struck into jewelry as any of: PLAQUÉ OR / GOLD ROLLED / DOUBLÉ OR. The mark differs by country and era, but the metal content is identical.

What PLAQUÉ OR tells you

French gold-filled / rolled-gold designation. Specific micron-thickness requirements vary historically; 'plaqué or G' (garanti) indicates minimum 20-micron bonded gold.

How to check it yourself

Examine the stamp under a 10× loupe — genuine marks are crisp and evenly struck, not doubled or smeared.
Confirm the mark reads PLAQUÉ OR or an equivalent such as GOLD ROLLED.
Photograph it in the Jewelry Identifier app to read the metal, hallmark, and any gemstones from the image.
For a binding result, have an assay office or gemological lab run an XRF purity test.

Sources

French jewelry regulations

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. Is PLAQUÉ OR the same as GOLD ROLLED?: A. Yes. PLAQUÉ OR, GOLD ROLLED, DOUBLÉ OR all denote the same material — gold-filled. Different markets and eras stamp it differently, but the purity is identical.
Q. How do I confirm a PLAQUÉ OR stamp is genuine?: A. Look at the mark under 10× magnification for crisp, even strikes, cross-check the weight-to-volume ratio against the expected density, scan it with the Jewelry Identifier app, and — when it matters — have an XRF test done by an assay office or gemological lab.

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