Hallmark guide · Plated
What is vermeil? Gold vermeil explained
Under the FTC Guides, 'vermeil' means a base of sterling silver coated or plated on all significant surfaces with gold or gold alloy of at least 10 karat, at least 2.5 microns thick. If nickel or another base metal sits between the silver and gold, that must be disclosed.
- Metal
- Plated
- Purity
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- Where
- US
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Often confused with
- The gold layer is thin; scrap value comes mainly from the sterling base.
- 'Gold over brass' is not vermeil.
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What a piece marked Vermeil is worth
Melt value $146.48. Likely cash offer $102.54 – $131.83.
92.5% fine silver7.5% copper & alloy
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