• "Gold Vermeil" is a high-quality and specific version of "Gold Plating" that provides the perfect balance of long-lasting wear and affordability. "Gold Vermeil" should not be confused with lower-quality "Flash-Plated" and "Gold-Plated" jewelry.

• Gold Vermeil which is also known as “heavy gold plating,” employs the same process as gold plating. To be called "vermeil", the item must have sterling silver (aka 925 silver) as the base metal, the gold must be at least 10K and the plating must measure a certain thickness.

• Our vermeil collection with a thick plating in 18K gold provides a fantastic harmony of long-lasting durability combined with affordable jewelry. 

• Vermeil has the benefit of being lighter than solid gold while keeping its precious and shimmering aspect and is an excellent pick if you have allergies to metals because it's made of hypoallergenic materials.

• Some people assume the terms vermeil & gold plated are interchangeable, but these jewelry categories vary in very important ways. Because each type has a gold layer on the surface, it’s easy to confuse them.

• "Gold Vermeil" is superior to "Gold-Plated" jewelry as vermeil has a lot more gold, hence more expensive and higher quality than gold-plated pieces.

• "Gold-Plated" pieces are cheaper than vermeil jewelry as they use any metal which often occurs in allergic reactions to the plating.

• "Gold-Plated" jewelry doesn’t require any minimum karat weight or thickness. The coating wears of very fast and will leave you with a tarnished jewelry piece.

Joy of Jade Gold Vermeil has 925 purity Sterling Silver Base and a very thick Gold Plating that is hypoallergenic and won’t tarnish for many years. 

• Gold vermeil is more expensive than flash-plated and gold-plated jewelry because it uses sterling silver as the core material and uses considerably higher gold than gold-plated jewelry.  

We use 18-karat gold plating for its warm color, durability, and preciousness. Our 18K (karat) gold vermeil is one of the thickest available on the market and is 1 micron, which makes the jewelry more durable and resistant to tarnishing.

• The lifetime of Vermeil jewelry relies on layers of gold. The thicker the gold plating, the longer the life of the piece.
• Another factor to consider is the purity of the vermeil. As you may know, the higher the purity of gold, the softer it is and the more susceptible to scratches and damage. 

• After long times of daily wear or too much chemical contact such as perfume, hairspray, soap, or lotion, it can start to tarnish. However, this does not have to be a permanent issue. 
• With regular cleaning and maintenance, the tarnish can be removed, and the vermeil restored to sparkle.

Yes, it can be quite confusing to understand the differences between the various types of gold finishes that are commonly used in jewelry making. Here's a brief rundown of some of the most common terms you might come across:

1. Solid gold: This refers to jewelry that is made entirely of gold, with no other metals mixed in. Solid gold jewelry is typically the most expensive type, as it contains a high percentage of pure gold.
2. Gold plated: This refers to jewelry that has a thin layer of gold applied to the surface of a base metal through a process like electroplating. Gold-plated jewelry is typically less expensive than solid gold jewelry, but the gold layer can wear off over time.
3. Gold vermeil: This refers to jewelry that has a thicker layer of gold (usually at least 1 micron) applied to the surface of a base metal through a process called electrolysis. Gold vermeil jewelry is more durable than gold-plated jewelry, but it can be more expensive.