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Monica Vinader gold vermeil and diamond hoop earring.—Olivia Marks, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025 Some favorites include the solid gold New York City Coffee Cup ($1,498), the Singapore Sling charm in solid gold ($998), Swiss Chocolate Charm in solid gold ($1,498) and a wide selection of less expensive charms and jewelry in gold vermeil and sterling silver to choose among.—Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 This necklace is handcrafted in gold vermeil, a thick layer of 18k gold over 925 sterling silver.—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2023 This Saint Christopher pendant is made of gold vermeil (which is more durable than gold plating) and comes in three different sizes: small, medium, and large.—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vermeil
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion
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