14KT Gold Vermeil Starfish and Pearl Necklace with Cubic Zirconia

What is Gold Vermeil?

Gold Vermeil refers to high-quality sterling silver jewelry covered with a 2.5-micron layer of genuine gold. Vermeil (pronounced vehr-may)is a regulated term, meaning that any jewelry labeled as such must meet some standards. It should contain sterling silver as its prime metal and receive plating of 10K (or above) gold not less than 2.5 microns thick.

Is Gold Vermeil equivalent to Gold Plating?

No. Gold Vermeil is at least five times better quality than gold-plated jewelry. Vermeil has a gold layer at least five times thicker than gold-plated jewelry. Because of the thickness and high gold content (10kt or above), vermeil is more durable. Another significant difference is that gold-plated pieces often use brass and copper as their prime material, while vermeil uses sterling silver.

Will the gold vermeil tarnish?

Our Ocean Gold vermeil collection is considerably more wear-resistant than the usual gold-plated jewelry. That is because it only uses precious materials, followed by a careful manufacturing process. It ensures that given proper care the jewelry lasts a lifetime. However, it's important to remember that because of its nature, it can eventually wear off. If that happens, you can visit your local jeweler and enquire about re-plating your piece.

When it comes to Ocean's Gold Vermeil Jewelry, what can you expect?

At Ocean, all our gold vermeil jewelry has a high-quality Sterling Silver base coated with a layer of 14k gold that is 3 microns thick. All pieces receive a hallmark testifying legitimacy and quality of both metals: gold and silver. genuine

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