What Is Gold Vermeil?
(pronounced ver-may) Here is a simple breakdown.
- It's made with a sterling silver base (aka real silver, not mystery metal)
- Coated in a thick 2.5 micron layer of real gold
- Hypoallergenic great for all skin types even sensitive ones
- Resistant to tarnish so it stays shiny and last longer than gold plated
- Perfect for everyday wear without worrying about skin reactions or fading
What About White Gold Vermeil?
White gold vermeil is just like traditional gold vermeil. Here is the simple breakdown.
- It's made with a sterling silver base (aka real silver, not mystery metal)
- Coated in a thick 2.5 micron layer of real white gold over solid sterling silver.
- Hypoallergenic comfort, no nickel, no green fingers, no weird skin reactions
- It offers the same long lasting quality as Gold Vermeil.
Sterling silver vs Brass
What’s underneath your jewellery matters. If you want pieces that last, shine, and are kind to your skin. That’s sterling silver.
Sterling Silver (under gold vermeil)
- Real precious metal: 92.5% pure silver
- Kind to skin: Hypoallergenic, nickel-free, no green fingers
- Long-lasting: Made to be worn again (and again)
Brass (aka the fast fashion filler)
- Cheap base metal: Often mixed with nickel or lead
- Can cause irritation: Not ideal for sensitive skin
- Fades and tarnishes: Quickly loses its glow.
Gold Vermeil vs Gold Plated
What’s the Real Difference? vermeil and plated jewellery might both have gold on them, but they’re NOT the same.
Gold Vermeil
- Sterling silver base (real silver, no weird metals here)
- Thick, real gold layer coated on top (not just a sprinkle)
- Lasts way longer and feels way more luxe
- Won’t turn your skin green or itchy
Gold Plated
- Usually a base metal (brass or copper cheaper and less durable)
- A super thin layer of gold that can fade fast
- Can sometimes cause skin reactions or green fingers