VERMEIL GOLD

What is Vermeil Gold?

VERMEIL IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST LUXURY JEWELLERY TRENDS HAPPENING NOW. BUT WHAT IS VERMEIL AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN PURE GOLD? KEEP READING TO FIND OUT!

WHAT IS VERMEIL

Vermeil jewellery is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value. Many people tend to confuse vermeil with gold plating, and even though they do share a few aspects, there is a big difference in quality, durability, and desirability.  

When shopping for jewellery, it helps to differentiate between these two options.

Ideally, there are several factors, including composition, thickness, and base metal, that contributes to determining if a piece of jewellery is vermeil.

So, what is vermeil?

Typically, vermeil is a type of gold-finished material that is composed of a thick layer of gold over solid sterling silver.

The thickness of the gold portion is what really sets vermeil jewellery apart from simple gold plated pieces. The thickness of the gold portion must be a hefty 2.5 microns.

If you want to build a collection of high-quality jewellery without the pure gold price tag,  gold vermeil is a fantastic option. 

Vermeil usually looks like gold to the naked eye, making it a great alternative for those who can't afford pure gold jewellery. Unlike other gold jewellery, vermeil is usually thinner, and the gold layer is achieved by using gold leaf or powder instead of a sheet of gold.