What is Vermeil Gold V.S Plated Gold?
Vermeil is a technique originating in the 19th century also known as“silver gilt”, simply means the high quality sterling silver base is electroplated with thick gold in the specific standard. The gold plated layer must be at least 10k gold or higher, and it has to be plated in gold at least 2.5 microns thick.
Vermeil Gold:
⭕Sterling Silver base
⭕10k+gold plated
⭕Plated gold 2.5+Microns thick
⭕Price Cheaper than Solid gold
Plated gold is that the copper or brass base is electroplated with a layer of gold that doesn’t have any standard for karat weight or thickness. Therefore,the price of plated gold could be lower than vermeil gold, and the quality can tell the difference that plated gold could fade easier and faster than vermeil gold. Sometimes skin sensitive people will feel uncomfortable by this low-end metal inside.
Plated Gold:
❌Bass or Copper base
❌Plated gold thin (more vulnerable)
⭕Cheaper than Vermeil Gold, and Solid gold
Why are vermeil getting more popular?
Nowadays, more and more people care about the quality of their lifestyle. However, not everyone can afford such a high price to buy pure gold jewelry, but also don’t want to wear a low-end material jewelry on their body. Therefore, here comes the vermeil gold jewelry that can meet peoples’ needs with quality, and affordable friendly price compared to expensive jewelry. To sum up, if you want to look for quality jewelry, but with an inexpensive price, vermeil jewelry is the perfect demi-fine product for you! If you also agree to wear and sell good quality products, then Hungkuang jewelry supplier will be your perfect choice! Contact us for more jewelry information.