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Vermeil
Vermeil (pronounced vur-MAY), is produced by coating sterling silver with carat gold. Sometimes referred to as gilded silver, vermeil is made using the process of electrolysis -- electricity and an acid bath -- to attach the gold to sterling. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10-carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. This layer of gold is much thicker than that applied using the electroplating process and will far outwear a plated item.
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