18k Gold Vermeil Necklaces

18k Gold Vermeil Necklaces for Women

An 18k gold necklace in vermeil brings real gold colour to every day without the solid gold price. Ours are made from sterling silver coated in 18k gold and designed in Sydney, with pendants that carry meaning and chains that layer easily.

What is an 18k gold vermeil necklace?

It is a sterling silver necklace coated in at least 2.5 microns of 18k gold. You get true gold colour over a sterling silver core at a price well below solid gold, so wear it with other gold vermeil jewellery for a matching tone, or with a silver chain from our women's necklaces. To put vermeil and solid gold side by side, choose from women's gold necklaces.

Which 18k gold vermeil necklace for women carries a symbol?

The horseshoe necklace stands for good luck, and the love necklace keeps a simple message close and the gold locket keeps someone close. Each Lotus Birthstone Necklace in our birthstone necklace range turns a month into a keepsake, from the ruby necklace for July and peridot necklace for August to the October birthstone necklace and moonstone necklace for June. The Everything You Are Is Enough Small Necklace is one of our Best Sellers.

How do I layer 18k gold necklaces with pearls?

Pearls soften gold. Wear the pearl necklace beneath a fine gold chain necklace, or let the Serene Dreams Pearl Choker stand alone. For the lightest layer, add a dainty necklace, a short lotus gold necklace for women or the Crystal Bloom gold vermeil necklace, and keep pearls dry, since water, perfume and sweat can damage them.

18k Gold Necklaces FAQs

What is the difference between gold vermeil and gold plated?

Both start with a base metal and add a layer of gold. Vermeil uses sterling silver as the base and at least 2.5 microns of 18k gold, while standard gold plating is around 1 micron and can go over silver or brass. That thicker layer is why vermeil usually lasts longer.

Does gold vermeil wear off?

The gold layer can wear down over time, especially with constant contact with water, perfume or friction. Take your necklace off before showering and swimming, put it on last and give it a gentle polish with a soft cloth to slow that wear.

Is 18k gold vermeil good quality jewellery?

Yes. Vermeil has a sterling silver base and a thick layer of real gold, which is why it usually outlasts standard plating and falls between sterling silver and solid gold on price.

How should I store a vermeil necklace?

Keep it dry in a jewellery box with an anti-tarnish tab, rather than in the box it arrived in for long periods. Fasten the clasp so the chain does not tangle, and separate it from other pieces.