Wholesale Silver Heart Necklace - Sterling Silver

VERMEIL (pronounced: vermay) is sterling silver that has been gold-plated. This is a good combination for those with allergy to normal, plated jewelry items. The difference between vermeil, and gold-filled, is in the thickness of the gold and the base metal used. In vermeil, the base is sterling silver. GOLD FILLED (also called rolled-gold) Items are made of base metal (usually brass or copper) then covered by sheets of gold. Effectively a thick coat of gold. Gold Filled is used for high end jewelry usually made with 14k gold, it is hard wearing. With reasonable care it will last as long as solid 14k gold jewelry. It is safe for most people with sensitive skin.