Black Onyx Earrings

What Is Gold Vermeil?

Vermeil is sterling silver that has been gold plated. Our vermeil is plated with 14K gold. The difference between vermeil, and gold filled, is in the thickness of the gold and the base metal used. In vermeil, the base is sterling silver.

What Is Gold Filled?

Gold filled jewelry is jewelry composed of a solid layer of gold mechanically bonded to a brass. Gold filled items, even with daily wear, can last 2 to 5 years though the layer of gold  will eventually wear off exposing the metal underneath. The layer of gold on gold filled items is 5 to 10 times thicker than that produced by regular gold plating, and 15 to 25 times thicker than that produced by gold electroplate.