Both gold vermeil and gold plating refer to the process of coating a base metal with gold. For vermeil, the base metal must be solid sterling silver with a thick layer of gold. The silver item is microplated: adding micro layers of gold, or microns for short, in order to build up to a thick even coating over the silver. The technique results in a luxurious and durable piece.
If a piece is gold plated, the base metal can be any metal (such as copper or brass), and the plating may be thinner. It still results in a stunning piece, but at a more affordable price point.
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Vermeil helps limit tarnishing, the discolouration that happens to silver jewellery when it oxidises. Our beautiful Signature Collection is made from 100% recycled, solid sterling silver with 2.5 microns of 18ct Fairmined gold, so you can rest assured that not only are you wearing a little bit of luxury, but you are also mindfully protecting the earth's resources by doing so.
