Description

– Handmade item – Ships from a small business in New York City USA. > Material detail – Metal: Sterling Silver – Metal Purity: 92. 5% – Won’t tarnish in water or sweat. It won’t turn green! (not like brass or alloy). – Hypoallergenic and Lead, Cadmium, and Nickel Free. – Length: 8 Millimeters; Width: 4 Millimeters – Gift wrapping available – Jewelry Pieces What is Sterling Silver? Sterling silver is one of the top precious metals used for jewelry – a style staple for men’s and women’s jewelry, used in everything from earrings to rings to necklaces and more. Nothing’s better than a classic, so explore the styles and uses of sterling silver. What is Vermeil Jewelry? Vermeil, also known as “silver gilt”, refers to high-quality (pure or sterling) silver that is plated with a thin layer of gold. Most vermeil jewelry available now is created by electroplating silver with gold, a chemical process that uses an electrical current to bind the two metals together. In order to be considered true vermeil jewelry in the US, the piece has to meet certain qualifications. For instance, the gold on the piece needs to be at least 2. 5 microns thick, and at least 10k or higher.