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What is gold leaf? |
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Gold leaf, sometimes called gold foil, is gold that has been beaten in to a very thin sheet that averages about 0.5 microns in thickness. For comparison, copier paper is around 130 microns, and human hair around 60 microns.
Click to see video of a sheet of new gold leaf being handled. |
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How quickly will my order be shipped? |
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Most orders are shipped by the next business day.
Orders shipped from Southern California generally take 3-5 days to reach destinations in the Western U.S., 4-6 days to reach the Midwest, and 5-7 days to reach the East Coast. Rush shipping is available. |
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How much do you charge for shipping? |
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Click for our shipping calculator. |
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Where is your gold leaf made? |
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Our gold leaf is manufactured in Thailand using our unique new proprietary technology. It is rigorously inspected by our trained quality control personnel which guarantee a superior gold leaf when compared to other manufacturers. |
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How is your gold leaf made? |
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To see how our gold is crafted, click here. |
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How is the price of your gold leaf determined? |
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Our pricing is based on the current London price of gold, which changes daily, and the amount of gold that is in the leaves. When comparing prices, please account for the size of the leaves. Our 3 3/8 in. sq. loose leaf gold is about 17% larger in area than the 3 1/8 in. sq. leaves produced by some other vendors. (See calculation.) |
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Do you sell edible gold? |
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We currently do not sell edible gold, which must be made of pure gold or from an alloy of gold and silver, both of which are safe to ingest. Gold which is alloyed with other metals such as copper or palladium should not be consumed. |
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Do you have volume discounts for customers? |
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If you are ordering more than 3 packs (1,500 leaves), please contact us for special price reductions. |
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