VERMEIL
Considered the highest quality 14k gold alternative on the market, vermeil strikes a beautiful balance between quality and value. Often misunderstood vermeil is significantly different that regular gold plating or gold filled jewelry in both quality and durability. To be considered vermeil, the Federal Trade Commission requires the following:
- The base metal has to be sterling silver (not brassor copper as often seen in gold plated or gold filled products).
- Minimum of 10 karats of gold. At Tiny Tags we use a minimum of 22k gold.
- 100 millionths of an inch, or 2.5 microns of gold overthe sterling silver.
It is important to note that gold plated and gold items that are NOT called vermeil have no such requirements on the amount of gold, the thickness of gold or the base metal which is often a cheaper and less expensive metal like cooper or brass. At Tiny Tags, we want your vermeil jewelry to last a lifetime.