Brass gold-plating or stainless steel gold-plating - which one looks better?

What is the difference between brass and stainless steel gold plating?

Brass is an alloy, meaning that it is formed from both copper and zinc. Brass is a strong alloy and is fantastic for jewellery use given its durability and warmer tone when used for gold-plating. Stainless steel is strong, durable and has a silver tone. Unlike silver, however, it will not rust and is perfectly safe to wear swimming or showering. The chemical properties of chromium allow it to react with oxygen and form a thin layer of 'chrome-oxide'. This thin layer protects the surface of the stainless steel and gives it its 'stainless' property.

Visually, brass has a much more yellow, warm tone when it is coated with 14k gold or 18k gold. Stainless steel does also have a yellow tone but it may appear less 'warm'. It's all up to personal preference! Both metals are used in gold plating jewellery and it comes down to your daily activities and colour preference.