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What is gold vermeil?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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Gold vermeil is sterling silver plated with gold. To be considered vermeil the gold must be at least 10-carat and have a thickness of 2.5-micrometres of fine gold. Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis.

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