DescriptionVermeil is a gold plating technique used on fine jewelry. Vermeil jewelry is durable and more affordable than solid gold. Vermeil jewelry is durable and more affordable than solid 14k gold. To be called vermeil, it must have a base layer of sterling silver and a thick layer of 2.5 microns of gold. Pronounced vehr-may, it is a French process. After solid gold, gold vermeil is the highest quality type of gold tone available.




