What is vermeil made of — is it sterling silver underneath?
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- Oct 12,2026
What is vermeil made of — is it sterling silver underneath?
Yes. Vermeil is built on a 925 sterling silver core (92.5% silver) finished with a gold plating layer, so it combines a precious-metal base with a gold colour. It is a silver construction with a gold surface, which places it in a similar price band to gold filled.
Vermeil in the wholesale picture
- Base: 925 sterling silver, identified by the "925" stamp.
- Finish: a gold plating layer over the silver.
- Our line: Hengdian (HD) Jewelry supplies 18K gold plated brass, so vermeil is context, not our product.
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