Vermeil is a French word describing sterling silver that has been electroplated with at least 100 millionths of an inch of karat gold. vermeil sterling silver beads must have a sterling silver base and a plating of at least 100 millionths of an inch of karat gold. So although Vermeil has a core of sterling, it looks much like gold. Vermeil jewelry is long-lasting and has the endurance of pure gold.

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