Gold vermeil - what is it, exactly?

In our collection, we sell jewelry made of silver and gold vermeil. Everyone knows what silver is, but we notice that many people are unfamiliar with the term gold vermeil and that gold vermeil is often confused with gold plated. However, there are major differences between the two. That is why we want to dedicate a blog post to this topic today. 

Gold plated vs. Gold vermeil 

For gold plated jewelry, the base of the jewelry must be made of a metal-based material, such as copper. A 0.5-micron layer of gold is then applied over it. Gold plated jewelry can be offered at an affordable price. So there is genuine gold as a layer around the jewelry, but the base can be made of any metal-based material. This keeps production costs low, which naturally makes the selling price very attractive as well. With proper care, gold plated jewelry remains beautiful for quite a long time, but it will not last for many years. 

Gold vermeil jewelry must meet more requirements to be officially classified as gold vermeil. The base of the jewelry must be silver. A layer of at least 18-karat gold is applied over the silver base, and this layer must be at least 2.5 microns thick. The gold layer on Gold Vermeil is therefore 5 times thicker than that on a gold plated piece and has a higher karat purity. The production cost of gold vermeil is considerably higher, so gold vermeil items are also significantly more expensive than gold plated items. In return, you get a very high-quality item, thanks to the silver base and the thick layer of at least 18-karat gold. 

Gold vermeil jewelry lasts a long time. However, we recommend not showering, swimming, or exercising while wearing the items. The acidity of substances such as soap can damage the jewelry, just as it can with silver and gold. The jewelry can be cleaned with a special care cloth, which we include with every order. 

With proper care, the jewelry will last for years. Because the jewelry is not made entirely of gold, it is also stronger. Gold is fairly soft, which means that solid-gold items can deform quickly. This will not happen with gold vermeil jewelry. The price of a gold vermeil piece is also many times lower than that of a piece made of genuine gold, making the purchase of jewelry accessible to more people! 

We are completely convinced of the positive qualities of gold vermeil jewelry and have therefore consciously chosen these items for our collection. This allows us to offer high-quality jewelry at an attractive price and make more people happy with our items. We hope you now understand what makes gold vermeil gold vermeil!  

By now, almost our entire collection has arrived, and we still need to photograph the final part. We hope to launch our regular collection online before September 1! 

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