faq

It means it has come from manufacturing scrap or old jewellery and electronics that have been recycled. It is not newly mined for our pieces. The silver in our Signature collection is certified as 100% recycled. Find out more in our journal.

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.