Vermeil, pronounced “ver-may”, is a technique of gold plating that originated in 18th century France.

To be classified as Vermeil, the base of the jewellery must be .925 sterling silver (not brass or other cheaper metals).  Sterling silver is a standard material used in high-quality jewellery, and must be expertly plated with a thick layer of gold, at least 10 karat gold.  The higher the karat, the higher the gold content.  Vermeil is not solid gold, but a thicker gold plating than your average gold-plated jewellery.  

It is the perfect option for those with metal allergies due to durable thickness of the gold combined with the base of sterling silver.

With our .925 sterling silver rhodium plated, 14k gold and 14k rose gold Vermeil, you can be sure that Gia and Dawn jewellery is made to last.

All Gia and Dawn jewellery is created with the utmost care and attention to detail and we are grateful to work alongside very talented artisans.  Here at Gia and Dawn we believe in ethical work practices. Our stones and pearls are all ethically sourced and hand picked for each Gia and Dawn piece.