What is gold vermeil?

Gold vermeil is gold-plated sterling silver with a minimum gold layer thickness of 2.5 micrometers. It is the highest quality gold plating: more skin-friendly than gold-plated brass and more durable than standard gold plating – but not solid gold.

Gold Vermeil vs. other gold platings

• Flash plating: 0.5 µm on base metal – lasts weeks
• Standard Gold Plated: 1–2 µm on brass – lasts months
• Gold Vermeil: 2.5+ µm on 925 silver – lasts 1–3 years
• Solid Gold 585/750: No tarnishing, lasts a lifetime

Who is Gold Vermeil suitable for?

• Those who want the look of gold without paying the price
• For pieces intended to be worn for 1–2 years
• Sensitive skin: The silver base is more skin-friendly than brass

Real gold jewelry instead of vermeil: corelunejewellery.de.