How Vermeil Jewellery Can Get You Your Heart’s Desire

Vermeil has become all the rage in the jewellery industry, and it really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who truly understands this unique ‘metal’. Vermeil looks like gold, but it isn’t gold. It uses the technique of plating but it cannot be labelled as gold plated either. Then, what exactly is Vermeil and how can it get you your heart’s desire when it comes to jewellery? Read on to find out!

What is Vermeil?

Vermeil to the naked eye will look exactly like gold - and this is unsurprising because of the top layer which really is gold but covering solid sterling silver underneath. However, as dictated by industry standards, the strength of the gold used must be a minimum of 10 Karats, and most luxurious Vermeil pieces opt for 14 Karats and above. It is the thickness of the gold covering, as well as the usage of silver as the base metal that sets Vermeil pieces apart from jewellery that is gold plated.


What makes Vermeil so popular?

Vermeil has increasingly become the popular choice of metal for jewellery for multiple reasons - first and foremost is the fact that it offers value for money.

Vermeil jewellery resembles pure gold, has gold content but doesn’t carry the price tag of gold. The use of silver as base metal severely slashes the price of the ornament, but the gorgeous lustre offered by the layer of gold only increases the lure of the design. One could easily build an entire collection of luxurious Vermeil jewellery at the price of perhaps just one decent-sized pure gold ornament.

Besides being value for money, the silver in Vermeil lends more sturdiness to the ornaments, making it easier to care for and less susceptible to unwanted scratches and dents.

One other major plus point for Vermeil is that it is an excellent choice in particular for those who have metal allergies because Vermeil only uses pure silver as a base. This also makes Vermeil an ideal choice when buying jewellery for children.


What jewellery can be made out of Vermeil?




Charm necklaces, chokers, bracelets, rings and earrings - one can get all that their heart desires with Vermeil. All of it without having to break a sweat about the bank balance. Vermeil comes in the coating of not just yellow gold, but rose gold as well. One can build designer jewellery sets using Vermeil, with all the luxury and elegance and less of a dent in the bank balance.

All pieces pictured in this blog can be purchased at Jeweltreelondon.com

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