5 Reasons to Choose Gold Vermeil Jewellery in (2025)

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Short on time? Here’s why Gold Vermeil is the best choice:

• Affordable Luxury – Get the look of solid gold jewellery without the high price.
• Long-Lasting Durability – A layer of thick gold over sterling silver means it will last longer than gold-plated or gold-filled jewellery.
• Hypoallergenic & Skin-Friendly – Perfect for people with sensitive skin, thanks to the absence of nickel, and other cheap base metals.
• Eco-Friendly & Sustainable – Often made with recycled materials, reducing the effects on the environment.
• Tarnish-Resistant & No Green Skin – No more worrying about discolouration or your skin turning green!

If you’re not quite convinced, keep reading and I’ll do my best to inform you of why I think Gold Vermeil is possibly the best choice for most people.

First of all, Why should you listen to me, after all, who am I? 

My name is Curtis Byrnes, the Co Founder of SERAPHI, one of Australia’s leading brands specialising in Gold Vermeil & Sterling Silver jewellery. All of our pieces are designed right here in Australia, in fact many have been personally designed by myself. Anyway, I thought I should inform you of whom is writing this article, as there are many people writing about topics of which they know little about. Now, to the article.

You’re trying to find the perfect piece as that thoughtful gift or maybe even for yourself. The only problem is that you're stuck between the high priced pieces commonly found in jewellery stores, and cheap fast-fashion jewellery which will probably lose its shine months or even weeks after buying it.

Meet Gold Vermeil which, despite being around since the 17th century, many people still don’t know much about this fascinating combination of precious metals.

So you want to know how Gold Vermeil jewellery compares to its Gold plated or Gold Filled counterparts? Thats exactly what I’m going to talk about, so get ready because I’m about to share the top 5 reasons Gold Vermeil might just be the perfect choice for you.

Puffy Heart Charms in 18k Gold Vermeil

1. Affordable Luxury

You want high-quality jewellery without the high-price tag, right?

Gold Vermeil offers the rich and luxurious look of solid gold at a much lower cost. Solid gold is expensive due to its purity and weight, whereas Gold Vermeil has a thick layer of real gold over a sterling silver base. This means you get beautiful, fashionable pieces, and your bank account is happy too.

If you’re looking for timeless pieces or modern designs, Gold Vermeil won’t disappoint and offers you the best of both worlds when it comes to quality and affordability.

Peridot, Amethyst, and Golden Citrine Gemstone Charms in 18k Gold Vermeil

2. Long-Lasting Durability

Are you tired of jewellery that wears down too quickly?

Gold Vermeil wont disappoint as it's designed to last. For a piece of jewellery to be classified & sold as Gold Vermeil, it MUST have a gold layer of at least 2.5 microns and be bonded to a sterling silver base. Compare this with most store-bought gold plated jewellery which has a gold layer of about 0.125 to 0.25 microns, did you notice that all the important numbers come after the decimal place?

The gold layer on Gold Vermeil is about 10 to 20 times thicker than most store bought gold plated jewellery. What does this mean for you? Well, simply put, Gold Vermeil jewellery will last for many more years. And don’t forget that Gold Vermeil has a solid sterling silver core, whereas most store bought gold plated jewellery has cheap base metals such as brass or copper as it’s core which can quickly diminish the lustre, but more importantly, it can cause irritation to the wearer.