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Gold vermeil is the smart way to wear gold every day — a thick 2.5-micron layer of 18K gold over genuine 925 sterling silver. That's real gold vermeil: far thicker and longer-lasting than ordinary gold plating, hypoallergenic thanks to the sterling silver base, and honestly labelled — gold over silver, not solid gold. Every piece is crafted in-house at our own factory in India, with a Lifetime Warranty.
Who Makes These Pieces
Ornate Jewels is a factory-to-consumer jewellery brand. Every vermeil piece is designed, made, gold-finished and quality-checked in our own production unit — no third-party manufacturer, no distributor margin. The silver base is BIS hallmarked (Certificate No. C-7590712221), nickel-free and lead-free.
Vermeil vs Ordinary Gold Plating
Not all gold finishes are equal. Standard gold-plated jewellery often carries a flash of gold under half a micron thick that rubs off fast, frequently over a brass base that can turn skin green. Gold vermeil is a recognised premium standard: our 18K gold is laid 2.5 microns thick over solid 925 sterling silver — many times thicker than plating, so the gold lasts far longer, resists tarnish, and the silver base is hypoallergenic and holds real value.
Honestly Labelled
Vermeil is 18K gold over sterling silver, not solid gold — and we say so plainly. It gives you a genuine, durable gold finish at a fraction of solid-gold prices. If you want solid hallmarked gold, see our real gold collection; for the everyday gold look, vermeil is the sweet spot.
Caring for Your Vermeil
Treat the gold layer kindly and it lasts for years: put on perfume and lotion before your jewellery, take it off before swimming or bathing, wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear, and store it dry away from other pieces.
Real Silver Underneath — We Show the Weight in Grams
Because vermeil is built on genuine sterling silver, every product page lists the exact silver weight in grams — something most brands never disclose. It's how you know there's real substance under the gold, not a hollow shell. Real silver, real 18K gold, honestly described.
Gold Vermeil — Frequently Asked Questions
What is gold vermeil?
Gold vermeil is a thick layer of gold over sterling silver, to a recognised quality standard. Ours is 2.5 microns of 18K gold over genuine 925 sterling silver.
Is it real gold?
Yes — the layer is real 18K gold, just over a sterling silver base rather than solid gold throughout. It's not gold-plated brass, and it's not solid gold; it's genuine vermeil.
How is vermeil different from gold-plated jewellery?
Plating is usually a very thin gold flash (often under 0.5 micron), frequently over brass. Vermeil is much thicker 18K gold (2.5 microns here) over sterling silver, so it lasts far longer and won't turn your skin.
Will the gold wear off?
The thick 18K layer is durable, but gold finishes are a surface layer and can wear over years of heavy use. Keep it away from perfume, lotion and water and store it dry to keep it looking new for longer.
Is it hypoallergenic?
Yes — the base is nickel-free 925 sterling silver, so it suits most sensitive skin.
How do I pay, and do you deliver across India?
Secure prepaid checkout (UPI, cards, net banking), with free tracked shipping across India and a Lifetime Warranty.
Can I customise a vermeil piece?
Yes — we manufacture in-house. WhatsApp +91 86007 18666 or see our custom process.
