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All about goldplated silver
Gold-plated silver jewellery combines the best of both worlds with the elegant and luxurious feel of gold - Vermeil.
What does gold-plated mean?
Gold plating involves applying a layer of gold over a sterling silver (925) core. The process uses electrolysis, allowing the gold to bond evenly and consistently to the silver. The result is a piece of jewellery with the visual character of gold, at a more accessible price point than solid gold.
At Efva Attling Stockholm, we use recycled, nickel-free 925 sterling silver as the base for our gold-plated jewellery. Silver is a finite resource, and by choosing recycled silver, existing material can be given a new life. The jewellery is then plated with 18k gold.
As gold plating is a surface treatment, it will naturally be affected by wear over time. Friction, moisture and contact with substances such as perfume, skincare products and other chemicals can gradually wear down the gold layer. With proper care, the colour and lustre of the jewellery can be preserved for longer.
What does gold-plated mean?
Gold plating involves applying a layer of gold over a sterling silver (925) core. The process uses electrolysis, allowing the gold to bond evenly and consistently to the silver. The result is a piece of jewellery with the visual character of gold, at a more accessible price point than solid gold.
At Efva Attling Stockholm, we use recycled, nickel-free 925 sterling silver as the base for our gold-plated jewellery. Silver is a finite resource, and by choosing recycled silver, existing material can be given a new life. The jewellery is then plated with 18k gold.
As gold plating is a surface treatment, it will naturally be affected by wear over time. Friction, moisture and contact with substances such as perfume, skincare products and other chemicals can gradually wear down the gold layer. With proper care, the colour and lustre of the jewellery can be preserved for longer.
What Is Vermeil?
Vermeil is a quality designation for gold-plated jewellery where the core is made from sterling silver and the gold layer meets a specified minimum thickness.
The thickness of gold plating is measured in microns. At Efva Attling Stockholm, we use a gold layer of 2.5–3 microns, creating a substantial and durable finish. When a piece of jewellery has a 925 sterling silver core and is plated with at least 2.5 microns of gold, it meets the requirements to be described as Vermeil.
The thicker layer of gold makes Vermeil more resistant to wear than thinner, traditional gold plating. However, Vermeil is still a surface treatment and will gradually wear over time depending on how often and how the jewellery is worn.
The main difference between traditional gold plating and Vermeil lies in the material beneath the gold and the thickness of the plating. Vermeil combines a sterling silver core with a generous layer of gold, making it an option for those who want the character of gold and a more durable construction without choosing solid gold.
